Hope is the Anchor

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. – (Hebrews 6:19a, NIV)

This hope is like an anchor for us. It is strong and sure and keeps us safe. – (Hebrews 6:19a, ERV)

We have this certain hope like a strong, unbreakable anchor holding our souls to God Himself. – (Hebrews 6:19a, TPT)

 

One of the most critical elements to recovery that I am discovering along this journey with mom, is that hope has to be held in her heart. Incredibly, the faithful prayers of so many are being heard and answered, as she is beginning to see and embrace the steps of progress, she is making for herself. I watch in awe, as each new day, mom is able to say and do things that she was unable to accomplish or communicate the day prior. Hope is rising within her, before my own eyes. Mom is rooted and grounded in Christ, first and foremost, however, a blow like this to a very independent, self-sufficient, bright and extroverted woman, is extraordinarily troubling. Though we do not know what the outcome will be exactly, there is great hope as she is on a phenomenal track to recovery. Mom is finding hope in each day. She is strengthened and encouraged, and surrounded by the most positive, encouraging and wonderful team of people I could have ever hoped for. God hand-selected each one, just for her, to encourage, challenge, push, love, lead and care for her the way she needs most. God is good, and He is the hope that anchors our soul; strong and secure, with and unbreakable hold that will never let us go.

 

Hope is the anchor,

That secures the soul;

It grounds and roots us,

In Christ, makes us whole.

Hope moves us forward,

To keep pressing on;

The spark that’s needed,

When our strength seems gone.

Sometimes hope enters,

With a quiet word;

Loving reminders,

Truth needing be heard.

Some days hope floods in,

Like a trumpet’s call;

Miracle moments,

Both the great and small.

No matter what comes,

The sun shall still rise;

God will not leave us,

His grace realized.

 

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You are the hope that is the anchor for our soul, firm and secure. Thank You that You are the same, yesterday, today and forever. Thank You that Your love and faithfulness know no end. Forgive us for our fearfulness and our distorted vision that loses sight of hope when difficulties make hope hard to see. Teach us to trust You more, so that we NEVER lose sight of hope in You. Show us how to love those around us in a way that encourages and shares Your hope that is held in our hearts. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we hold firmly to You, our anchor, through the storms and in safe harbor; for You are our security and hope forever. Amen.

 

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

 

For I have always been mindful of Your unfailing love and have lived in reliance of Your faithfulness. – Psalm 26:3

Keeping In His Love

Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. – (Jude 21)

 

To keep ourselves in God’s love, is to remain invested in Him. As we spend time in His word, in worship and in prayer, we grow in our understanding and knowledge of Christ; becoming ever more aware of how His love surrounds us and His mercy grounds us, to walk in the light of His love. Our promise, the very hope that we hold, is eternal life in Christ that comes through our relationship with Him. May we each invest ourselves in God’s love, so that we remain in Him; steadfast and full of grace as we embrace the hope of what is yet to come.

 

In the love of Christ,

is the safest space;

rooted, established,

in His tender grace.

For the more we know,

the closer we cling;

to God’s steadfast truth,

our hope offering.

It’s hope for today,

and all tomorrows;

salvation in Christ,

end to our sorrows.

Forever with Christ,

He’ll wipe away tears;

give joy for heartache,

and comfort all fears.

The Lord is able,

He’ll help us through all;

if we cling to Him,

and upon Him call.

 

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that Your love keeps us, when we invest our hearts, minds and lives in You. Thank You for Your mercy that grants us eternal life. Forgive us for not investing all that we are in You, and teach us to trust You more, so that we seek You and find You in all things and at all times. Lead us to love others with mercy and grace, so that they will long to seek Your face. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we keep ourselves in Your love, while we wait for eternity with You. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.

Your righteousness reaches to the skies, O God,  You who have done great things.  Who, O God, is like You? – Psalm 71:19