“The Lord has saved us!
Let's celebrate.
We waited and hoped—
now our God is here.”
HEBREWS 11:1 (CEB)
Faith is the reality of what we hope for, the proof of what we don’t see.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Faith is a matter of confidently waiting for something we hope will happen.
DAILY FODDER
Why doesn't God make the things for which we're trusting him instantly happen? It seems like there would be a lot less pain. Are there any benefits to having to wait?
PRAYER
God for whom we wait and watch, thank you for coming to us daily in the gifts of love, life, forgiveness, and grace. Forgive our fears and doubts. Help set our hope on the promise that you come and dwell among us, that you are our god and we are your people. Jesus, you are with us. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
Our Father in Heaven,
We hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening there.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil.
Amen!
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil.
Amen!
