Day 36 – Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. (NKJV) This verse tells us that the NAME of the LORD carries weight and is the place where we have refuge, and is the place for us to run to in trouble!
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Day 35 – Psalm 94:18 If I say, “My foot slips,” Your mercy, O LORD, will hold me up.” (NKJV) Its not about “if” we fall, but “when” we fall! The LORD reminds us that “when” we fall, He is there to catch us.
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Day 34 – Eph. 2:7 “so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.” (ESV) The world often confuses “kindness” with being polite or nice. God isn’t “nice” but He is kind and good. He is just and He displays His kindness in grace toward us in the actions of Jesus Christ.
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Day 33 – Psalm 126:5-6 Those who sow in tears Shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him. (NKJV) The LORD reminds of the rich rewards that He gives us in this life as we use our gifts and abilities now in His service and as we look joyfully to the end of our sorrows in this world of sin.
source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/word-of-the-week-40-days-of-hope-day-33/
This hymn is familiar and a favorite of many people, and has a close connection to Thanksgiving. But many may not know the unique background of the hymn and the situation of its author. Join Pastors Nathanael Mayhew and Sam Rodebaugh as they discuss the history behind the hymn as well as the hymn itself and open our eyes to an even greater appreciation for this old favorite that is especially valuable in times like we are facing today with COVID-19.
source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/hymn-review-now-thank-we-all-our-god/
Day 32 – Galatians 3:26-27 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. (NKJV) How often do we look to our Baptism for hope? We should. Paul tells us that through God’s working in Baptism we have put on Christ and been received in God’s family.
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Day 31 – 1 Thessalonians 4:13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. (ESV) The believer has a hope that the unbeliever does not: That death is not something to fear. Because of Jesus, death is nothing more than a sleep from which our God will awaken us!
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Day 30 – Psalm 30:5 for we spend a moment under his anger, but we enjoy a lifetime in his favor. In the evening, weeping comes to stay through the night, but in the morning, there is rejoicing!. (EHV) Here the LORD give us a comparison: The time of suffering and weeping in this life compared to the hope of joy forever in the life to come.
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Day 29 – Deuteronomy 33:27 “The eternal God is your refuge, And underneath are the everlasting arms.” (NKJV) Israel faced many enemies but with the confidence that the LORD was with them. The same LORD is also with us, as we face trials in our lives.
source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/word-of-the-week-40-days-of-hope-day-29/
Day 28 – Psalm 9:9 “The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.” (ESV) The LORD is our absolute assurance of protection. He is the high ground for our lives, and we receive this by faith.
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