God of Hope

Scripture: Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Observation: There it is again “trust in Me.” I wonder at times why I’m not at peace and there are times of little hope. That is when I’m focused on my problems and not God. God has been faithful to me my whole life, so why is it so difficult to trust him? I won’t have that peace and hope until I’m committed to my Lord.

Application: Stop focusing on the things I want, a house, a stable job and even better health. Start trusting in God and have my focus on him and that he has everything under control.

Prayer: My Lord increase my faith that I will trust in you with all of my heart and lean not on my own understanding but in all my ways acknowledge you and you will make my path straight.