Scripture: Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Observation: Paul strings together four state of mind. He asks that God fill the Romans with joy and peace, as they believe, so they may have abundant hope through the Holy Spirit. This is the end-state ... hope. The Spirit brings joy and peace into the heart of believers, but all that is to arrive at the goal of hope.
Application: I need hope today, for I feel hopeless. I am a believer, and I seek joy and peace ... but I really need hope. I need hope for tomorrow, for he wellbeing of my family, for both health and earthly needs, and for reputation. In all these areas I am struggling with hope.
Prayer: Lord, please. I groan before you, not knowing what to ask. I am spent, sad, and lonely. I seek joy and I seek peace, because I desperately need hope. Please. Amen.
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