I am the source of true Hope; it can only be found in Me. Why would a man put his trust anywhere else? If I hold the future in My hand, then surely this Hope comes from Me.
And since Hope originates from Me, it has enough force to heal the wounded and broken fragments of a heart, creating the space within for My presence to dwell. Then, Hope has the strength to drive out any lies or fearful thoughts, rendering despair and discouragement powerless.
Hope is like a gentle kiss on the forehead that resonates love from a Father, as warmth fills the heart with His kind affections, for it speaks of caring, of security. It tells the soul, “You are not alone!”
This is what Hope brings to the weary heart: it brightens the cheeks as joy enters back in, dispelling all the bleak and worn out places. Hope revives, lifts the spirit, creates the desire for a future again. Hope takes the focus off the here and now, for it moves the gaze higher, shines a light on what is to come, giving a glimpse of a beautiful horizon.
Hope says, “There are better days just ahead.”
(Received: 1/23/2018)