As Christians,  we have something so special so unique so organic and rare it can never be stolen. This is hope.  On a not so awesome day, I sometimes wish I could just jump in to Abba’s arms and nussle my face in his shoulder and use his robes to dry my moist eyes. I call this moment God hug moments. Its one of true humility and yearning for comfort, when you know you weren’t made for this world because nothing truly satisfies.

            If you do not feel the need for a savior, then you are your own hope. You are your own savior. It is up to you to understand the world and make your own peace and if you mess up welp, better luck next time.

            How discouraging! Being young is difficult in the way that we are expected to be a hope for the generation to come. Yeah no pressure.  But how can a generation of broken people offer peace and healing? The misconception culture tries to sell us is that if all of us collaborate together we can bring good in the world.  No really, you are hurt and broken just be okay just heal your own scars and be your own healer and when you can’t buy our product. (consumerism is a topic for a different day)   What if WE ALL FAIL? What do we do then?

With hope also comes honesty. We can’t hold on to hope if we don’t think we need it outside of ourselves. You see I truly believe as Christians we sweep things under the rug and say Jesus take it without dealing with the issue. We do ourselves a HUGE disfavor we are really saying that, “yeah God you are big, but you aren’t big enough to cover all of my sins well maybe some but not that really ugly one hidden in the depths of my heart” Oh how you miss out on the JOY that is promised. The last word of the passage is reconciliation You have been reconciled to the savior of the universe and he will stop at NOTHING to make sure you are completely devoted to him in every area of your life.

Joy is a result of hope.. Do not put your hope in things that will only leave you void! They will suck up all your joy  in your soul like a vacuum! I pray that you find daily JOY in the hope of the glory of God,  rejoice in the suffering, and rejoice in his glorious gift of grace

Choose Joy.