Prisoners Of Hope

"Return to your fortress, you prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you......"
Zechariah 9:12

Prisoners of hope.  An exciting and interesting viewpoint in a Scripture that speaks of the promises of being hopeful.  When we are hopeful and pray, good things happen. And a promise that our generosity will be returned to us doubly. A promise that if we return to the strength of our beings, only good will happen. 

When we give, do we look for the return, or do we thrive in the act of giving?  

About a week ago, I made a request at church for school supplies to help some local students and teachers.  The response so far has been incredible, and because of the open-hearted generosity of the givers, we will be able to help another community.  Giving a little bit of ourselves opens space for reception of more than we could imagine.  A notebook here and a pencil there show a child that someone they don't know cares and shows the teachers that they have the support of the community.  

Everyone wins, and we have made room for God to do His thing!  

If we make a difference, God will make a difference for us.....

We are praying for all to have a hopeful heart!

Pastor Lou Strugala