Guard your hope!

In Proverbs 13:12 in the Living Bible, it says “Hope deferred makes the heart sick; but when dreams come true at last, there is life and joy”. This is intriguing because many people don’t get to see their dreams or hopes come true for a long time, and in many cases, it takes their joy away, and it could even make depressed or disillusioned. Now I’m not talking about getting that fancy shirt you wanted, or the newest iPhone. I’m talking about real, serious dreams and hope; hope for your future; hope for your family; hope for a home where you can raise your children, etc. Hope is vital to humans. It keeps the flame alive in one’s heart. It gives you strength to endure a difficult season. It gives you joy to know that even though you are currently working really hard for something, someday it will become a reality. That is why you must always guard your hope. Romans 15:13 (AMPC) says, “May the God of your hope so fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound and be overflowing (bubbling over) with hope.” Can you see how the Holy Spirit can help you overflow with hope? Have you given your hopes, dreams and desires to God? God will strengthen you as you go through all of life’s challenges, and one day, He will allow you to see your hopes, dreams or desires come to pass, and you will experience life and joy!

Proverbs 13:12 (TLB) “Hope deferred makes the heart sick; but when dreams come true at last, there is life and joy”