Monday, September 23rd

Today’s Scripture 

“That is why waiting does not diminish us, any more than waiting diminishes a pregnant mother. We are enlarged in the waiting. We, of course, don't see what is enlarging us. But the longer we wait, the larger we become, and the more joyful our expectancy. Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God's Spirit is right alongside helping us along. If we don't know how or what to pray, it doesn't matter. He does our praying in and for us, making prayer out of our wordless sighs, our aching groans.”  

Romans 8:24-26

Today’s Thought

Hope holds the Christian’s head above water. Hope is like the cork that keeps us from sinking. When trouble comes, the cork bears it up; our troubles would sink us, and the testimony of our external senses would sink us but hope sustains. Hope is the life buoy for your Life. 

Today’s Confession

Father God, help me to stay strong during my time and seasons of waiting. I lean into you as I wait and become enlarged in the waiting. When I begin to lose hope and become weary, the Holy Spirit rises within me, holds me up, and revives my hope, helping me to stay strong.