Hope…

Where would we be without hope? It sounds like such a simple word and is used so frequently it’s lost its true power. Two definitions of the word hope are: “to cherish a desire with anticipation”, “to want something to happen or to be true.”

To cherish a desire with anticipation: Christmas morning, retiring, that vacation of your dreams, children grown, turning 16 and getting your driver’s license, your wedding that you have planned in your head right down to the tiniest detail. Heaven!!! Hope, desire, anticipation- words filled with electricity a natural body surge goes through you at the thought or discussion of. Goosebumps!!!

To want something to happen or be true; this one is a bit trickier because it falls in the “hopes and dreams” category. We can want to, hope for, dream of, strive toward, but wisdom would tell us this is when we would want to start praying. God has a plan and will for your life.

Jeremiah 29:11 NCV “say this because I know what I am planning for you, ‘says the Lord’. I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future.”

This doesn’t mean you should stop working toward, studying for, learning how, pressing in; God puts desires in our hearts for a reason. He gives each of us our own talents, personalities and gifts to achieve ones said hope, dreams and desires.

In the early 90’s my boss/girlfriend, took another girlfriend and I to a “Women of Faith” conference weekend. The speakers were 5 women ranging in ages, sizes, backgrounds and nationalities. The one thing these women all had in common was a story about life and the Lords saving grace. They made us laugh, cry, cheer and think. I fell in love… instantly wanted to do just that. Oh, to be able to stand on a stage and tell my story and write about God’s Love…I can do that. Prayers started, how to write books got read and…25 years go by!!! Did the dream happen? Did the hope die?

I turned 60 August 6th and the Lord blessed me with this blog August 7th…am I a famous author? No!!! Am I writing for Him? Yes!!! Am I on a stage speaking of his love, protection and provision? Not Yet!!! It’s Never to Late, the 5 women I speak of were all in their late 40’s to late 60’s. Some of the most famous names in our history books came to be later in their lives or careers.

Galatians 6:9 NLT “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessings if we don’t give up.”

If he’s put a dream in your heart, a glimmer of hope in your spirit…continue moving in that direction. Remember he leads us forward in peace. Don’t give up, don’t stop dreaming, don’t let anyone pop your bubble. This is between you and God. You got this!!! Have a most blessed day, look up smile and ask him to guide your steps…he will! Then be patient and wait…your day will come! Thank You for joining me🥰you are so appreciated! ❤️🙋‍♀️