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Hope That is Anchored in the Scriptures
By Emily Rose Massey "For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope" (Romans 15:4, NASB). While browsing home décor the other day, I found words of encouragement galore. Signs with words such as "Peace," "Joy," "Life," "Hope," and "Strength" filled the aisles. Those words uplift the heart but, truthfully, are empty if they are not rooted in the only Giver of those things, God Himself. We cannot find joy, peace, life, hope, or strength apart from God and His Word. We cannot look within ourselves as the source; We must look to Christ, the Word made flesh. As believers, our faith in Jesus Christ is what gives us hope to remain steadfast because we know He is faithful. This hope is what will be our anchor through all. This anchor is what holds you to your trust and faith in the Lord. Hope isn't something that can be created or conjured up. Sure, we can give ourselves a pep-talk when we are feeling downcast or be encouraged by a friend to keep putting one foot in front of the other, but true hope is given to us by the Holy Spirit and He often uses the scriptures to bring us strength and encouragement. He endows us with the faith that God's promises are true; He is not a liar- He can be trusted completely and that ultimately, His sovereign hand is working in our life; we will not be put to shame. | 
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