“This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast…” Hebrews 6:19 (NKJV)

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"That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe." - I Timothy 4:10 (NIV)

What is hope? 

Biblical hope is rooted in the person and work of Jesus Christ. He is our hope - the Way back to a right relationship with God, the Truth to light our path, the Life that breathes into us, guiding us to God's purpose for our lives.

I recently stepped further into God's purpopse for my life. I am sharing hope by teaching my book, LIVE IT OUT - Hope, as a Bible study. I was invited by a friend of mine from church to share the truth about hope with her small group. They've been meeting for years...and I have to say, the group isn't that small. 17 people! Wow!

I took my place in the circle gallery of faces, and we introduced ourselves. We shared who we were and how we define hope. The definitions included:

"A knowledge that God is in control."

"Light in everything around us."

"He is always with us."

"Settleness in my soul."

"Confident expectation in who God is and what He says."

It was beautiful to hear the heart descriptions of hope and how it can guide our lives when we put our faith in Jesus.

 I researched the biblical words for hope and foud that they mean "to trust and wait expectantly." (christianity.com)

We can trust and wait expectantly or be confident in our hope because God's love for us is sure. May you find hope in Him today and may that hope guide you to God's purpose for your life.

For a glimpse into my story of hope and perseverance, check out my book,LIVE IT OUT – Hope, A Devotional Journal.

Connect with me at CodieWinslow.com or on social media on Facebook (Codie Winslow) and @codiewinslow on Instagram.

Scripture quotation marked (NIV) are taken from THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

“He is despised and rejected by men, a Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief…He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.” – Isaiah 53:3, 5 (NKJV)

“Look,” I screeched out of the blue, pointing wildly and startling the kids from their cell phone gaming in the back seat.

“Geese!”

Over the next 30 days, develop your own habits of hope as you learn to cling to Jesus, the source of hope and truth. LIVE IT OUT – Hope, A Devotional Journal includes sections on Redemption, Revelation, and Relationship. 

Each chapter includes a devotional glimpse into Codie’s personal story of perseverance, an area to reflect through journaling, and an opportunity for you to LIVE IT OUT – Hope. You will:

• Meditate on Scripture and read a personal story
• Transform your mindset through reflective journaling
• Commit to live out hope in your daily actions

Learn to practice hope, so that you can live it out.