Rock, Scissors...Hope
I woke up early this morning to a quiet, sleepy house…every one still tired from yesterday’s full day of life. Quickly preparing for work, tasks like brewing coffee, making my lunch—just the routine of a daily journey—goes by silently and passionless. The morning air is filled with my heavy sighs.I stop by my desk knowing what I will see, my Kryptonite, the pile of bills that threaten my superpowers.
My power drains…and it’s time to go.
In that moment by my desk, I had loss hope. A rock and a hard place is not a good place to be…I hate it. I feel my power cut off, my faith breath fading…the Kryptonite scissors of doubt are working overtime on me.
Driving to work, I breathe a prayer…
Father, send me hope…please send me hope.
I start to worship and praise a God who is worthy…despite what I feel about the circumstantial evidence on my desk. The evidence contains facts for sure, but they are based on my circumstances not His truth. Like the mythos of Kryptonite, the only power they have over me is when I surrender to them. I praise a God of hope…the power returns.
Rock…Scissors…Hope covers them both…hope wins.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13
I am covered by hope…what about you? How can I pray for you today?
Comments
I've sometimes felt like the human equivalent of Kryptonite - someone that should be catapulted into space somewhere away from society where I won't trouble or hurt anyone. But then, like you, I hear the approaching footsteps of the marvelous trio of faith, hope and love and I'm able to go on.
Thank you for sharing your whole heart, Jay. You're a blessing to me with your encouragement and prayers on my behalf. I look forward to the time when you make it possible to purchase your literary or artistic products online and, in so doing, give us the privilege of joining with you in the battle against the bills...