Growing into Hope
My dear son,
May your hope rest firmly in your Father's love today. The love poured into your heart through the Holy Spirit does not easily come to an end when circumstances change. Begin the day depending on it.
When difficulty comes, your life can still grow within it. Endurance can develop as you persevere, faith can become more tested and steady, and hope can deepen. Ask me for the strength and help you need.
You do not have to seek hardship in order to grow. Enjoy a joyful day gratefully, and trust me when waiting is required. Your loving Father is with you in every season. Give care to the life entrusted to you today.
With all my love,
Your Father
Romans 5:3–5
WEB3Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;
4and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;
5and hope doesn’t disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
A short reflection
Paul describes suffering leading to endurance, tested character, and hope, sustained by God's love poured into believers' hearts through the Holy Spirit.
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