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Posted by Dion Todd November 28th, 2024 1,056 Views 33 Comments
Let's hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering; for he who promised is faithful. Let's consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:23-25 WEB.
My home state of South Carolina carries this inscription on the state seal, "Dum Spiro Spero." In Latin, this phrase means, "While I breathe, I hope." This is a profound statement because where there is hope, there is life. When all hope is gone, it usually ends. That is a goal of Refreshing Hope Ministries, to refresh your hope each day. As long as you are still sucking air, you can make it through one more day. Hope is extremely effective at driving away doubt, fear, darkness, and discouragement.
Despair is defined as "The complete loss or absence of hope." Most of us know what despair sounds like because we listen to it all day long in our minds. It is always there, trying to beat us down, trying to make us give up our hope, to discourage us, and get us to stop.
Hope is like the sunlight that chases away the darkness. Hope says: "I can do this! This will turn out well for me. Something good is coming my way. This is not the end. God has got a plan for me, and I am going to see this through. I will overcome this, and my breakthrough is coming soon! This enemy will not beat me!"
Don't give up hope in the goodness of God during the dark times, for it's all you have left. God is going to do the things that He has promised you. He is completely faithful and has nothing but the best intentions for you. Even when this life is over, it's not the end. It will be the beginning of really living. The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me (Hebrews 13:6). While you breathe, hope.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I choose to trust in You. I know that You are there for me, and I am so thankful for all You do. Please restore my hope today and let Your Son shine through me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: Happy Thanksgiving! We are truly grateful for all of you and pray that you have a blessed and peaceful celebration. It is also Thankful Thursday at the Ministry Events group! This event gives us an opportunity encourage each other by posting thoughts, moments, and prayers of gratitude for Him, His creation and all that He does in our lives. All our welcome! To join, just click on the group name and then the join link on the page that will follow. As always, if you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network.
Happy Thanksgiving all... I'm thankful for my family, and for all of you who helps me along this path of life. May the peace of God touch each and every one of you. Don't eat too much... Lol! I am not going to. 😉
Post from Wesley Paulus
5 days ago
Amen!
Post from Wanda Pennington
5 days ago
Amen and Amen, Thank you Lord Jesus for watching over me everyday.
Post from Rachael Burke
6 days ago
Amen. Happy thanksgiving to everyone, it is a good thing to give thanks to God
Comment from Sylvia Todd
5 days ago
Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving, Rachael 🦃!
Post from Marisa Jackson
6 days ago
Amen 🙏🙏❤️❤️🙏!! Blessings and Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 🙏🙏❤️!!
Comment from Sylvia Todd
5 days ago
Hope you had a very blessed celebration, Marisa 🦃!
Thank you for writing this and helping me renew my hope this evening. Yes, God is always faithful and has nothing but the best intentions for me... I won't go into detail but this was very timely and much needed, thank you Pastor.
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
6 days ago
Happy Thanksgiving!!! God bless you, each and everyone!!!! "Numbers 6:24-26" 🙏
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
6 days ago
Amen and Amen, this I pray!!!
Post from Sherry Mccosh
6 days ago
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!!
Post from Sherry Mccosh
6 days ago
Heavenly Father, I choose to trust in You. I know that You are there for me, and I am so thankful for all You do. Please restore my hope today and let Your Son shine through me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Amen!
Amen. Thankyou Jesus for this day and for this life you have given me.
Happy Thanksgiving church. Godbless you.
Post from Scott Riegelmann
6 days ago
Amen please restore my HOPE Father in Jesus' name I pray amen happy thanksgiving everyone
Post from Stephanie Cusato
6 days ago
Happy thanksgiving rhm family! May Christs love and fruits of the spirit overflow in this day and many more after that. God bless you all. Enjoy your thanksgiving ✝️🙌🏼🙂
Post from LaDonne Lenzini
6 days ago
Amen
Heavenly Father, I choose to trust in You. I know that You are there for me, and I am so thankful for all You do. Please restore my hope today and let Your Son shine through me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Post from Theresa Bright
6 days ago
Amen 🙏🏻 Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Amen!
Heavenly Father, I choose to trust in You. I know that You are there for me, and I am so thankful for all You do. Please restore my hope today and let Your Son shine through me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!🦃❤️
Post from Bella Colliander
6 days ago
Thank you Pastor Dion and Sylvia for your faithfulness. Have a peaceful and happy Thanksgiving. 🕊️
Post from Celeste Strenn
6 days ago
Amen❣️
Happy Thanksgiving Refreshing Hope family ❣️🥰❣️🥰❣️🥰
I am so so thankful for this ministry ❣️❣️❣️❣️🤩
Thank you Pastor Dion and thank you Sylvia❣️
Thank you so very much for your faithfulness and friendship and love💖🌟💖🌟💖🌟
Comment from Sylvia Todd
6 days ago
Thank you so much, sister, happy Thanksgiving 🦃!
Post from Candy Laventure
6 days ago
Amen!
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 to all.
Post from Deborah Blackshear
6 days ago
Happy Thanksgiving 🎂. Hope
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE I PRAY HAVE A BLESS DAY AMEN 😀
Heavenly Father, Thank you for being there for me, always at the right time! Though those moments can get scary, I trust in you and your Promises.
Thank you Pastor for this encouraging Devotional today! I pray that many others will believe it to be so, HOPE! In the name of our Mighty Lord, Amen!
Good morning and happy Thanksgiving 🍁🦃💛! We love y'all and pray that you have a most blessed celebration 💛!!!
Comment from Mark Williams
6 days ago
Happy Thanksgiving!
Post from Mark Williams
6 days ago
Amen.
Amen
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! May God richly bless you. 🙏❣️
❤️❤️
Comment from Sylvia Todd
6 days ago
Happy Thanksgiving, Valeri 🦃!