Love... Always Hopes

I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV)

Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life.

Proverbs 13:12 (NLT)

Love always hopes for us and for others, and hope provides the building blocks of faith, which pleases the Lord and moves the mountains (obstacles) looming in the path ahead.

Hope plays an essential, supporting role in the successful progression of life. Here's how I think a winning journey works:

  1. The DREAM or vision of your destiny.

  2. The HOPE of your dream's coming fulfillment.

  3. The FAITH that God is with you all the way. 

  4. The WORK of preparing and polishing.

  5. The WAIT on your Father’s perfect timing.

  6. The ATTITUDE of love and thanksgiving.

  7. The SUCCESS seen from glory to glory!

Each step must be taken and continued for you to realize your destiny! 

In considering today's 3rd key Verse (Proverbs 13:12) on hope 'deferred', pushed aside, or buried…

  • Your heart won't get (spiritually) sick if you keep walking the 7-Step track. Even waiting periods will be marked by progressive hope, light, joy, and MOVEMENT! But STAY TUNED and in step with God’s guidance.

  • Don’t dampen the dreams or hopes of others. Naysayers can harm unprotected hearts. (If doubters have damaged your dearest dreams, go deeper in Christ. He’ll heal your heart and rekindle your dream:)

Actors, models, and talent for Christ:

Your hope is big, and your dreams are bigger. Don’t neglect your responsibility to walk toward them (no matter how hard), therein inspiring fans to do the same.

Love… Always Hopes (Part 23)

P.S. Hopelessness is death waiting to happen! God forbid!

NOTE: God is my Ghostwriter. If what I write is good, it’s from God! We’re all called to be actors (action stars) for Jesus. We’re all called to models of Jesus, and we all have gifts, talents, and a commission to multiply them in the world for His glory.

P.S. NO DEVOTION, PREACHER, or SERMON… can begin to replace personal time in the Bible. I wholeheartedly and clear-headedly recommend DAILY BIBLE READING.

WARNING: Don’t focus on your favorite verses, because taken out of context, they’re often misinterpreted. I plead with you to READ AT LEAST 1 BIBLE CHAPTER DAILY. How long does it take? An average of 5 to 10 minutes!

Carey Arban