"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
Romans 15:13
A friend shared this verse with me and I thought I'd pass it on. My favorite word in the verse is "overflow". If we are filled with God, all of Him will overflow out of us. God's hope, peace and joy are powerful. I've witnessed it this last week.
However, I am not always filled with God's hope, peace and joy. This morning was not one those days. I've felt apathetic and blah - maybe the weather has something to do with it. In moments like these I am reminded that the battle that we fight is spiritual.
I am resolved to take a hold of God's hope, peace and joy. I long for God's power in my life. I want to display the greatness of the Holy Spirit
May our lives bring You glory today, Lord.
Amen.
Amen.
3 comments:
Love the verse, and the perspective on "overflow". Thought provoking, as always!
Have a blessed week. Happy May Day!
Brin
Ann,
The words of this verse have been goin through my head all day too. I love how it talks about the peace and joy, but only after the trust. God's word is powerful!
Kariss
Ann,
This is the verse that Sheri had printed out when she was trying and going through the m/c...I was so touched by this verse and once again today I have been reminded of the Lord's glory, peace and joy!
I know that your day will change its colors because of your obedience to Jesus and that it will end up being a blessed, beautiful and lovely day in the Lord! Yes, we are always fighting against the spiritual wickedness and the dark powers (Ephesians 6:12), but we will be victorious, because Jesus already won and is King!!!
Thank you for the verse, the beautiful picture and the prayers, but most of all thank you for your kindred friendship and your shining love for the Lord!
T.I.
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