June 13, 2012

• “To look for the best in a situation is to take a trusting stance toward God…
  It says, ‘I know there is a possibility here.’ ” ~ W. Carmichael

  “By His mighty power at work within us, He is able to accomplish infinitely more
  than we would ever dare to ask or hope.” Eph. 3:20

  “Hope looks for something fresh to feed it every day…” ~ H. Sienkiewicz

  “My hope and expectation are from Him.” Ps 62:5

  I’m not one who is naturally a bubbly, positive thinker. I think it’s just antithetical to who God made me to be. I’m much more of an inward contemplative than I ever realized when I was younger, and by definition I think that precludes a more effusive personality. But, I am one who hopes, and when I latch on to His grace to do so, I hope tenaciously, and it brings me great contentment. I’m always hoping for much – for myself, for those I know so well and love so fiercely, for those I know not yet, but who move my heart. More than anything, my biggest hope for us all is to lay hold of Jesus and to have Him lay hold of each one of us. Therein life hides, no matter what circumstances swirl round about.

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  I so enjoy the flowers I encounter in my days.
  These were from a hothouse on an estate we toured earlier in the spring.
  So soft. So lovely.

  

  And, a dried bouquet hanging in our dining room…

  

  Beauty is one grace that feeds and freshens my hope every day.
  So grateful.

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