Thursday, March 30th

Today’s Scripture

“For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”       

Romans 8:19-26

Today's Thought

Hope is a constant expectation of an unseen reality. If we are expecting something unseen, then we wait with perseverance no matter what we feel. That means we are willing to endure the present pain to receive the future promise of our hope.

Today’s Confession

Lord, thank you for your Word, it encourages me and gives me hope. I know that no matter what I ask in prayer, according to your Word, I will receive it. Your Word helps me to hold onto my hope, as my faith reaches into the spirit. I will wait in patience, understanding, and unwavering faith because I have received it.