Hope

I recently rediscovered a bookmark that I bought years ago. I have recollection on where I when I purchased but I can guess how I was feeling at the time.

The book mark is entitled "HOPE". Here is what it says:
"There is always hope - Because there is prayer
Sometime when you think the answer is "no" - it is "not yet"
When you pray you demonstrate that there is always hope
If you have faith - you have hope
When a storm bends a tree to the ground, the roots get stronger."

The bookmark has a cute character on the front and is a part of the "Children of the inner Light" series by Marci. Check out some of her other offering at http://www.childrenoftheinnerlight.com/shop/2.html

This is the time of year when gray days are abundant and motivation, inspiration and smiles dwindle. I have friends who have had some serious challenges recently. Myself, I have struggled with motivation, including writing blog pieces. I find my self wrestling with hope of a straighter path and faith in a better frame of mind.

I found goosebumps on my arms when I listened to the Addison Road song, "Hope Now". I love the whole song when the following lyrics really resonate with me. Here is a link if you want to see the video and hear the song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwdXqDYfBYQ

"When my life is like a storm
Rising waters all I want is the shore
You say I’ll be okay and
Make it through the rain
You are my shelter from the storm
I’m not my own
I’ve been carried by You
All my life
CHORUS
Everything rides on hope now
Everything rides on faith somehow
When the world has broken me down
Your love sets me free
Everything rides on hope now
Everything rides on faith somehow
When the world has broken me down
Your love sets me free
You’ve become my hearts desire
I will sing Your praises higher
Cause Your love sets me free
Your love sets me free
Your love sets me free"

So, we soldier on. We hang on to hope, we hang on to faith. Let hope and faith buoy us up.