This word is submitted by Jack McKinstry (jackmck@netzone.com)

Hope
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Dearly beloved, hope is set before you as a precious jewel, a rare gem of great value.

Place your hope in the hands of the Lord. Let Jesus be your guardian of hope. Let Jesus be your source of hope. Let Jesus be your goal of hope.

Hope is powerful to the building up of the soul. Hope is mighty to the edification of the spirit.

Hope is light in darkness. Hope is strength in weakness. Hope is vitality in sorrow.

Hope brings substance to faith, and faith gives substance to courage.

Hope conquers fear. Hope defeats doubt. Hope disarms unbelief. Hope removes hesitation.

Hope replaces timidity. Hope brings boldness. Hope spawns confidence.

Hope sets the course. Hope provides direction. Hope brings fulfillment.

Hope is joy. Hope is peace. Hope is vision.

Hope is love personified a gift of grace in the immeasurable purposes of God.

Hope finds its completion in the One in whom faith is placed.

Let the hope that is within you be, in Christ Jesus, a strong tower of strength and victory.

Let the hope that is within you be, in the Holy Spirit, a flame of light and fire of purity.

Let the hope that is within you be, by the Father, a source of delight and great joy.

Hope is the anchor of the soul, secured in the solid rock of Jesus Christ, Son of God, and Savior.

Dearly beloved, rejoice in the hope that is yours in Christ Jesus this day and for evermore.