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VII.Today as you spend time with this Psalm hear it as a call to “hope.” VIII.Psalm 130 (NRSVue) Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice!Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications! … Continue reading
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IV.Did you notice the Psalmist speaks to us of “hope”? Well, maybe he speaks to himself of “hope.” Today, notice the place “hope” holds in the Psalmist’s prayer. V.Psalm 130 (NRSVue) Out of the depths I cry to you, O … Continue reading
I.Why does the Psalmist repeat “… more than those who watch for the morning…”? II.Psalm 130 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice!Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications! If you, … Continue reading
VII.The Psalmist asks for “understanding.” How do you see the Psalmist affirming what such “understanding” leads to? VIII.Psalm 119:73-80 (NRSVue) Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.Those who fear you shall see … Continue reading
VII.Let’s look for words (and images) of hope today. What all goes into the prophet’s affirmation – “… therefore I will hope in him”? VIII.Lamentations 3:16-24 (NRSVue) He has made my teeth grind on gravel; he has made me cower in … Continue reading
IV.Let’s turn our attention today to any positive or uplifting images in this Scripture. As you spend time with these words, take time to deeply notice what gives rise to hope for you. V.Lamentations 3:16-24 (NRSVue) He has made my … Continue reading
I.This passage comes from a place of deep grief and pain –“… I say, ‘Gone is my glory and all that I had hoped for from the Lord.” On your initial readings of this passage pay attention to the words … Continue reading
VII.In the final paragraph of this week’s focus passage, Paul recounts some of his actions toward the followers of Jesus. Pay attention to what he reports he did and think about what the impact might have been? VIII.Acts 26:1-11 (NRSVue) … Continue reading
IV.Paul contends it is “hope” that has brought him to Agrippa. What hope? V.Acts 26:1-11 (NRSVue) Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began to defend himself: “I consider … Continue reading
IV.In the previous post I asked you to consider the idea of having “a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul.” Today let’s consider what it can mean to “realize the full assurance of hope.” As you spend time with … Continue reading