Spirit Gives Confident Hope
For 11 chapters Paul has set forth the doctrine of the Christian faith. The balance of his letter moves into the practical outworking of that faith. For every assignment, there is a enablement from God: Serve one another using the gifts God gave you; be subject to higher authorities; be sensitive to needs of weaker brothers; be united in purpose & have mind of Christ.
Lord,fill us with Joy, Peace & Hope:
Such things were written in the
Scriptures long ago to teach us…
Jesus Christ has become a servant
to the circumcision for the truth
of God, to confirm the promises
made … May the God of Hope fill
you with all joy and peace as you
trust Him so that u may Overflow
with Hope by the power of the
Holy Spirit (Rom 15:4, 9-13). Amen.
Lord, it is difficult to be peaceful when facing difficult situations. I need and want to overflow with confident hope; and I appropriate Apostle Paul’s prayer as my own. As I continue to believe in You and trust You, fill me with Your peace, keep me happy and let me overflow with hope through the power of Your Holy Spirit. Amen.
Spirit, I love Your Word, but I need
it to be personalised. Pour it deep
into my heart like a spiritual injection
the truth that I really need to hear.
Lord my abounding joy and peace,
I especially need You in this season
as I work on a recovery program
and perceive how I can best serve
You with my life. Teach me to trust
You more, so that I can rest more
joyfully and peacefully in You. Amen.
Lord, it’s a pretty grim world out there, full of self-centred people and news of gloom and doom. And prolonged trials can also cause us to doubt. Fill me to overflowing with Hope as I turn my heart to You. Fill me with hope & restore me even as I trust in You. Help me to take my eyes off the heavy problems as I hope in You and wait upon You to act. Amen.