Do you see it? Can you sense it? Branches bare. Naked. Vulnerable. Surrounded by a barren earth.
Yes, hope lives in the scraggly branches reaching toward the winter blue sky.
Hope lives inside of me, too. And you - those who have allowed the Spirit of God to reign in your heart.
The hope of God is a life-source, flowing strong through our veins. It may not be seen, but it's there. Just like the life-source of sap flowing through the winter branches with the promise of spring, the hope of God is there in His children.
And with His hope comes a new tomorrow. With His hope comes life eternal. Abundant life. Filled with peace and provision. With it comes security that the world has not known. The hope of God is known to those who dwell richly in His Presence and, with intention, take Him at His Word.
"Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory [inner self] rejoices;
My flesh also will dwell securely in hope."
~ Psalm 16:9
The winter branches don't question the trunk to which they are secured. They just hang on for dear life during the winter storms, trusting their life-source to sustain them until this season has passed.
Hope lives in the scraggly branches reaching toward the winter blue sky.
Hope lives inside of me, too.
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Tweetables to Encourage Others
Hope lives in the scraggly branches reaching toward the winter blue sky. (Click to Tweet)
Skeletons of life waiting. Knowing. Knowing that come spring, life will begin anew. (Click to Tweet)
My hope is in You, Lord. (Click to Tweet)
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If you received Morning Glory via email, please visit the Morning Glory page, if you have a few minutes. I'm featuring Hillsong singing "All My Hope" at a live concert. It's powerful, especially if you need some time with the Lord. I hope it blesses you as much as it has blessed me.
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