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Hope Now

September 22, 2017September 19, 2017

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Hope now.

Right now.

Open wide your heart and let hope flood in.

Let it rush into your mind and fill your spirit to the brim.

Don’t wait for a better day, a better time.

This is the day the Lord has made, this is the time you have.

“Wait, Israel, for GOD.

Wait with hope.

Hope now;

hope always!”

‭‭Psalm‬ ‭131:3‬ ‭MSG‬‬

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Posted in: Just A Minute | Tagged: always, Don't wait, hope, let hope in, now, open your heart, this is the day, this is the time

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Cindy Grasso is a writer, speaker, and the Discipleship Pastor at Cape Christian in Cape Coral, Florida. She has been married to Bobby Grasso for 23 years, is the proud mom of two amazing teen boys and has a cat with no name. View all posts by cindygrasso

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If anyone has ears to hear, let them hear.” Mark 4:23 NIV When life gets busy and loud, stressful and activity filled, listening gets difficult. Sometimes we barely hear what is going on around us and certainly don’t hear what God is saying to us. Today is a day to hear. To quiet everything. Quiet the stress, the worries, the distractions, Facebook, and anything else that is draining your ability to hear Jesus. God is speaking to you and He has something that He wants you to hear clearly. Ask Jesus to give you ears to hear and to prepare a quiet place to receive His word for you today. What is creating the most internal noise in your life right now? What do you need to do to quiet down the external noise to be able to hear God’s voice better? What is God saying to you today?#justaminute

The Hebrew word used for “wait” in Psalms 33:20 implies being tied to or binding yourself to something. For me, the picture of a seatbelt comes to mind. When I was a teenager, I went to the movies with a friend. I met him at his house, climbed into his truck and buckled myself in. We drove down the street and then he stopped. He checked my seatbelt, put his truck in four-wheel drive and turned toward the ravine. He told me that we were going to take a shortcut – we were going off-roading. I was excited, (slightly terrified actually) but up for the adventure so I said, “Let’s go for it!” I have never appreciated a seatbelt more. It held me in my seat on the sharp inclines and steep declines, over the rocky bumps and through the unlevel dry river beds. We arrived at the theater with plenty of time although I remember the journey there more than the movie we saw. Following Jesus and living a life of faith is more like off-roading than driving on the freeway. He takes you to new places, asks you to grow out of your comfort zones and challenges you to take the road less traveled. Like when Peter stepped out of the boat and onto the stormy sea in Matthew 14:29-30: ““Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭14:29-30‬ ‭NLT‬‬ I read this line today in the devotional “Streams of the Desert”: “Once he had stepped out of the boat, the waves were none of his business”. Peter’s job wasn’t to walk on water but it was to keep his eyes on Jesus. Your job isn’t to worry how you will get where you need to be, your job is to step out of the boat, buckle up for the bumpy ride, gather your weapons for battle and keep your eyes on Jesus. Jesus is your help and your shield – you can’t do it by yourself. “We’re depending on GOD; he’s everything we need. What’s more, our hearts brim with joy since we’ve taken for our own his holy name. Love us, GOD, with all you’ve got— that’s what we’re depending on.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭33:20-22‬ ‭MSG‬‬ Buckle up and hold on for the ride of your life. #justaminute

Just so you know, the day doesn’t get to choose if it is enjoyable or not, you do. The “always” is there because you won’t always feel like rejoicing. Some days test your patience, challenge your sanity and make you want to say bad words. “Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:5-6‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Instead of blowing up, bow down in prayer. God is close- so close, you can lean on Him, talk to Him and ask for His help all day long. “Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭NLT‬‬ The peace of God does not depend on outward circumstances, other people’s choices or mistakes. It comes from God and transcends all human understanding. You can have the peace of God within you as the world goes crazy around you. You don’t have to understand it to receive it. Rejoice in the Lord always. Celebrate His love. Enjoy it all as you walk with Jesus today, my friend.#justaminute

“Love never gives up”. ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭13:4 MSG‬‬ So much can be communicated through a small touch. A reassuring pat of the hand. A hug. A gentle tug on the elbow of someone who you want closer. Holding a hand. A small touch can make a bad thing okay, an okay thing good and make a good thing great. Small touches are difference makers in a relationship, in a life. They can be the first thing we unconsciously give and the first thing that we unconsciously withhold. When we struggle, we when are angry, when we are hurt, we withhold the small touches. It’s easy to forget how important they are to us and to those we love. Wherever you are at in any of your relationships it might be a small touch that makes a difference. Don’t worry about starting big- start small. What small touch do you need to receive? What small touch do you need to give?#justaminute

I’ve been thinking lately about how small things can be big difference makers. Things like small sentences: Don’t give up. I forgive you. I love you. I miss you. Pray for me. Go for it. You matter. Forgive me. Let go. Yes. No. Which sentence do you need to say today to someone? Jesus used small sentences to change people’s lives: Follow me. Your sins are forgiven. Stand up and walk. I am He. Pray like this. Be healed. Which one do you need to hear from Jesus? Sometimes, the most important things are said (and heard) in the smallest of sentences. Use them, receive them and have a wonderful day.#justaminute

Happy Friday :)

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