Hope, April 4, 2008

Hope, April 4, 2008

Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God;
but exhort one another daily, while it is called "Today," lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end,
while it is said: "Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion."

Hebrews 3:12-15, www.solascriptura.com

Father, at times we have the heart of an unbeliever because we doubt You or because we can't understand how the lives of so many people can be in such distress. Father, help us to deal with uncertainty where we wish we could be more certain.

Help us, today, not to blame You for the sins of mankind and for our personal failures. Give us hope when there appears to be none and courage where we feel weak and impotent.

Give us the steadfast faith that comes from a closer walk with You. Help us to hear Your voice. How Father, can we improve our hearing? We know the answer. How can we learn but to turn to Your Holy word? This day, teach us Your ways, we pray. In Jesus' Holy name, Amen.

Bruce Caldwell