In His Word, I Place My Hope

by Candyce Carden

Prayer Journey Entry

Dear Gracious God,

I felt a connection with You this morning that’s been missing for the past few weeks as I’ve succumbed to burdens, feelings of unworthiness, disappointment, and hurt. And as I sat in silence with You, I emptied myself. I gave it all to You.

 As has happened many times before, hope was reborn, peace settled over my soul, and I felt your everlasting love wash over me. Letting go of my burdens created space to receive Your joy. Thank You, Lord, for your faithfulness, for always waiting on me.

Advent Season

After I penned this prayer on a cold morning last week, I realized it was the first day of the Advent Season. Later, my church celebrated Advent by lighting the first candle, the candle of hope.

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.

Romans 15:13 (NIV)

The season of Advent is a time of joyous anticipation, spiritual reflection, and renewed strength. Hoping in God means we trust God’s promises. Advent helps nurture hope in our spirit as we anticipate Christ’s coming

I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.

Psalm 130:5 (NIV)

But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary. They shall walk and not faint.

Isaiah 40:31 (NKJV)

Have you grown weary? We all do at some point. We feel used up, depleted. We grieve for loved ones no longer with us. A friend betrays us. We face unexpected challenges of many sorts.

Whatever your burden is today, give it to God. Spend time in His presence, renewing your hope and strength.

Advent is a time of turning inward to listen for His voice, to meditate on what is truth, to accept the joy found only in Him. God carries our burdens when we turn them over to Him with trust.

Wishing you a joyous Advent Season.

Here’s a link to a free 25 Day Advent Reading Plan which will help cultivate a sense of waiting and expectation in our hearts.

Immersed in His love,

Candyce

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