Encouraging Words To Give You Hope: Recent Episodes
Hope Ann
Encouraging Words To Give You Hope is a podcast with a mission to encourage you with the words of hope God gives us in His Word.
Each week join Hope Ann, the author and founder of @meditatehope, as we discuss several different topics, dive into God’s Word together, and encourage ourselves in the Lord.
So sit back, grab your Bible, and take some notes as we meditate on the encouragement God gives us in His Word. Are you ready? Let’s get into the episode!
I've heard it said before that life is measured in seasons. Seasons of hardship, grieving, busyness, seasons of transition, seasons that mark the start of a new chapter, the list goes on and on.
But when it comes to GOD putting us through a SEASON OF WAITING in life, it can seem ten times worse and feel like an eternity. Why is the waiting so hard, and how can we get through it with patience and joy, knowing that God's plan is best?
To the Christian in a waiting season or knows someone in a waiting season... I pray that this week's devotional encourages and blesses you as we discuss what the Bible says about seasons of waiting, some encouragement, and reflection questions to think about.
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS DEVOTIONAL: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/to-the-christian-in-a-season-of-waiting
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Happy August, everyone! I'm back from my ministry break! July was a busy month for me as I focused on other commitments and priorities, but it was also filled with so many fun memories, and God's faithfulness was SO present throughout.
This fall, on the blog and podcast, we will be bringing back an old series that we had last fall, "To The Christian." This time, we will tackle many everyday, relatable topics we all face as Christians.
Today, we will kick off our series with "To The Christian Who Wants To Love Others Well."
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS DEVOTIONAL (WITH ADDITIONAL RESOURCES): https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/to-the-christian-who-wants-to-love-others-well
FULL “TO THE CHRISTIAN SERIES”: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/category/to-the-christian
OUR REDEMPTION STORY | EPHESIANS 2: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/our-redemption-story-ephesians-2
1 JOHN STUDY: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/category/study-in-1-john
LOVING THOSE WHO ARE HARD TO LOVE DEVO: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/attributes-of-god-loving-those-who-are-hard-to-love
SALVATION PRAYER BLOG POST: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/freebies/salvation-prayer
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This week, we are wrapping up our series in the Psalms! This is week 6 of this series, and in the past weeks, we have discussed: • How To Live a Blessed Life • Being Thirsty For The Things of God • Your 9-1-1 Scripture Passages • Having a Heart of Repentance • Believing God Is Good When Your Circumstances Are Not
In this week's devotional, we will discuss the familiar Psalm 23, as well as 62 and 16; all three are psalms of David.
As we wrap up this series, may we reflect back on what God has taught us through this series and what we can apply to our everyday lives.
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS DEVOTIONAL: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/if-you-have-god-you-lack-nothing-psalm-23-62-16
FULL PSALMS SERIES: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/category/psalms-series
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If we opened our newsfeeds for just a few minutes, we could see the painful circumstances and situations our world is going through, from wars to shootings, to critical decisions being made, to loss and grief. We see it all around us every day. But more than on a global scale, you personally may be walking through a challenging circumstance right now. And with all the hate and worry the world can throw at us on a daily basis, it can cause us to question: Where is God in all of this? How can I believe that God is still good even when the circumstances around me are not?
This week as we continue our series in the Psalms, we will be looking at Psalms 34, 100, and 150, which are all psalms of praise. We will be talking about the power of praise and how we indeed declare with confidence that GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME, even when our circumstances may not be.
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS DEVOTIONAL: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/believing-god-is-good-when-your-circumstances-are-not-psalm-34-100-150
FULL PSALMS SERIES: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/category/psalms-series
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When you do something wrong, do you feel guilty about it? When you sin, does it burden your heart as it burdens the heart of God?
This week, we will be discussing Psalms 51 and 139 and how these psalms show us the importance of having a heart of repentance. Though we think of repentance to God (or confession to God) as something we only do when we do something wrong, it should also be a daily heart posture and practice for us as believers.
We will also go through some reflection questions with some practical action steps as we learn how a heart of repentance can bring healing, restoration, and strengthen our relationship with God in the long run.
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS DEVOTIONAL: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/having-a-heart-of-repentance-psalm-51-139
FULL PSALMS SERIES: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/category/psalms-series
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When worry and fear surround you in times of trouble and despair, and you don't know what to do, where do you turn?
This week, as we continue our series in the Psalms, we will be discussing 9-1-1 SCRIPTURE PASSAGES, or in this case, our 9-1-1 Psalms. These four psalms (Psalm 91, 77, 46, and 121) that we will be looking at are psalms we can go to in times of trouble, knowing that we can rest in the promises God gives us in these passages.
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS DEVOTIONAL: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/your-9-1-1-scripture-passages-psalm-91-77-46-121
FULL PSALMS SERIES: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/category/psalms-series
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This week as we continue our series in the Psalms, we will be diving into three different Psalms- Psalms 42, 63, and 27. These psalms have different perspectives from two different psalmists, but all three blend in together with their common theme: THEIR LONGING AND THIRST FOR THE LORD.
So get ready and grab your Bible as we dive into these Psalms, and may we reflect on this question- are we THIRSTY for the things of God?
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS DEVOTIONAL: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/are-you-thirsty-for-the-things-of-god-psalm-42-63-27
FULL PSALMS SERIES: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/category/psalms-series
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Throughout your life, you've probably prayed many different kinds of prayers to God- some asking for wisdom and guidance, some laying out your praise before the Lord, in some prayers you got on your knees desperate for a move of God, some asking for His forgiveness, and others where you just poured out your heart before the Lord and got honest with Him. Real and raw, you just laid it out before Him in the messiness of life, trying to remember who He is and what His Word says.
Many of the prayers throughout of lives reflect much upon the season we are in, what we are feeling at that moment, and what God is teaching us. This is exactly what we find in the book of Psalms- the book of the Bible we will be diving into in the several weeks as we get real with God, remember who He is, and find practical applications to apply to our everyday lives.
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CLICK HERE TO READ THIS DEVOTIONAL: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/how-to-live-a-blessed-life-psalm-1
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Today we are about to discuss the most incredible love story ever told- our redemption story. This week we are continuing our two-part series ''The Journey To The Cross'' as we talk about what happens after the Last Supper- Jesus's death and resurrection.
We will also discuss WHY Jesus had to die on the cross and WHAT EASTER MEANS FOR US today. So as we go through, may we have humble hearts open to what God has to teach us as we remember Christ's sacrifice for us.
Feel free to send this week's devotional to a friend, and let's meditate and reflect on the most important event and sacrifice for mankind.
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS DEVOTIONAL:
https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/what-is-the-meaning-behind-good-friday-and-easter
SALVATION PRAYER BLOG POST: http://meditatehope.weebly.com/freebies/salvation-prayer
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This week we are starting a brand-new two-part series called ''The Journey To The Cross'' as we dive into the true meaning behind Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter while also seeing the character of Jesus through it all.
As Palm Sunday is coming up this Sunday, we will be asking ourselves this question: What is the meaning behind Palm Sunday?
We will discuss a bit of a background of Jesus's life and ministry leading up to this point, Jesus entering into Jerusalem, His Last Supper with His disciples, and we will also end with a little recap of this week, a peek into what we will talk about next week, and some reflection questions to think about even if you’ve already heard the story of Palm Sunday so many times— there’s so much we can reflect upon from this passage!
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS DEVOTIONAL:
https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/what-is-the-meaning-behind-palm-sunday-the-journey-to-the-cross-part-1
TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS DEVO:
https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/to-the-christian-or-really-anyone-trying-to-understand-the-true-meaning-of-christmas
SALVATION PRAYER BLOG POST: http://meditatehope.weebly.com/freebies/salvation-prayer
ENDURING WORD COMMENTARY FOR MATTHEW 21: https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/matthew-21/
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I am finally back on the podcast after taking a break in the month of March! Today is a special one because it’s the podcast’s OFFICIAL 100TH EPISODE!!!
In the week’s episode, I share bit of my story in founding the ministry where this podcast branches out of, Meditate Hope, and also what God has taught me along the way. Stay tuned for new episodes, God-willing, every Friday!
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Today we are wrapping up our series ''Choose This Day'', all about being devoted disciples in today's world. In this series, we have discussed making the choice of who we will serve and why it's a daily choice we must make, how we can clean up the idols in our lives in three practical steps, and what WHOLEHEARTED devotion to God looks like in our everyday lives.
Now we come to our final week of this series which is really the second most important topic after choosing to serve the Lord and accepting Him as our personal Lord Savior: living out the Great Commission. this week we will discuss:
• the #1 calling we all have as believers • three things to remember as we live ON MISSION in our everyday lives • how Joshua's declaration of ''as for me and my house'' back in the Old Testament is a declaration for generations
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS DEVOTIONAL AND THE WHOLE “CHOOSE THIS DAY” SERIES: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/category/choose-this-day
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ENDURING WORD COMMENTARY ON JOSHUA 24: https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/joshua-24/
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Do you think of your devotion to God and choice to serve Him as a commitment? Will you let NOTHING get in the way of WHOLEHEARTED DEVOTION before Him? And when the world tempts you to commit to its ways, will you say, ''nope, on I'm God's path, and I'm committed to Him.''?
In week 3/4 of our “Choose This Day” series we discuss:
• why choosing to serve the Lord is a COMMITMENT • what having wholehearted devotion to the Lord looks like in our everyday lives • reflection questions and encouragement
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS DEVOTIONAL: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/commit-to-wholehearted-devotion-ctd-week-3
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ENDURING WORD COMMENTARY: https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/matthew-16/
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After choosing DAILY to serve the Lord, we then have to take another key step: clean up the idols in our lives. This week as we dive into week 2 of our series ''Choose This Day,'' we will be discussing:
• what are idols • why do we sometimes look to idols rather than God • what the Bible says about idols w/ a quick study in Deuteronomy 13 • how we can clean up the idols in our lives in three practical steps
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS DEVOTIONAL: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/clean-up-the-idols-in-your-life-ctd-week-2
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Happy 2022, everyone! I hope you had a blessed time celebrating Christmas and the New Year while reflecting on God's faithfulness in the past year. This week we are back, diving into week 1 of our brand new four-part series called "Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve'' (or you will see abbreviated as CTD for ''Choose This Day'').
In this series, we will discuss how we can be devoted disciples in today's world. We will be talking about making the choice of who we will serve, cleaning up the idols in our lives, committing to wholehearted devotion before the Lord, and living out the Great Commission. Join me as we dive into week one: “Make The Choice Of Who You Will Serve.”
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS DEVOTIONAL (salvation prayer and ending application prayer attached): https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/make-the-choice-of-who-you-will-serve-ctd-week-1
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Updated trailer for 2022 on what this podcast is all about!
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On December 5th, we had part one in our ''mini-series'' within our ''To The Christian'' series, where we discussed what the TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS is. In this week's devotional and podcast episode, we will be diving into ''Part Two: To The Christian Trying To Be A Light This Christmas Season.'' This week's devotional will be a bit shorter than usual, as we will not be diving so much into the Christmas story (as we did previously), but instead, we will be discussing four main points to remember as we share the Good News and be a light to those around us this Christmas and also a special freebie/announcement included with this week's devotional!
May the story of Christmas never be something we overlook and forget to share with those around us. The story of Christmas (the celebration of God sending His Son, Jesus, into the world to pay the punishment for our sins) is not something we should keep to ourselves. When someone knows and believes the true meaning of Christmas, it can be life-changing; and who would want to miss out on receiving the greatest gift of all time? Will you share the most important, life-changing story with those around you?
Let's dive into this week's devotional with an open heart, ready to receive what God has in store for us in being a light this Christmas season.
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS DEVOTIONAL: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/to-the-christian-trying-to-be-light-this-christmas-season
DOWNLOAD CHRISTMAS BIBLE READING PLAN: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/freebies/christmas-bible-reading-plan SHINING YOUR LIGHT BEFORE OTHERS DEVO: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/shining-your-light-before-others LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-words-to-give-you-hope/id1506500357
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Happy first Sunday of December, everyone! The last month of 2021 is among us, and wow, how this year has flown by!
Not only does entering December mean wrapping up 2021, but it also means that we are officially entering the Christmas season. The weather is getting cold out (if you're like me and live in the Midwest/Northern parts of the US), people are putting out their Christmas lights, going gift shopping, and making plans to gather with family.
But in the midst of all our world does today to celebrate what they call ''the happiest season of all'' for the Christian, CHRISTmas has a much deeper meaning than that- and knowing and believing that meaning can be life-changing.
So in today’s special edition of our “To The Christian” series, this week’s devotional and podcast episode is TO THE ONE trying to understand the TRUE MEANING of Christmas- this week we will discuss what truly is the big deal about Christmas, three prophecies tied into the story of Christmas, what the focal point of all history is, and the greatest gift anyone could ever receive.
And even if you have heard the story of Christmas dozens of times in your lifetime, I pray that you would still choose to have an open heart to what God has to say this Christmas season. God can reveal new things to us if we just have AN OPEN AND AVAILABLE HEART to what He has to say.
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS DEVOTIONAL (SALVATION PRAYER INCLUDED): https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/to-the-christian-or-really-anyone-trying-to-understand-the-true-meaning-of-christmas
LOVING THOSE WHO ARE HARD TO LOVE DEVO: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/attributes-of-god-loving-those-who-are-hard-to-love
LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-words-to-give-you-hope/id1506500357
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“CHRISTMAS IS HERE” SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3miLXflVj6eACkGXk1UUVJ?si=-5WymzXBRliCbCgRiqkYDQ
Are you currently struggling with discontentment? Maybe you're struggling with it, and you may not even realize it. I know I have been there. We have all hit that point at one time or another- we are discontent in some area of our lives, whether that be in our finances, relationships, or material things.
As we head into this Thanksgiving week, let us remember something that goes hand-in-hand with thanksgiving: contentment.
To the Christian currently struggling with discontentment, this week's devotional is for you! We will be discussing what contentment is all about, what God's Word has to say about contentment, Paul's secret to contentment, practical ways to get out of discontentment, and more! CLICK HERE TO READ THIS DEVOTIONAL: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/to-the-christian-struggling-with-discontentment LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-words-to-give-you-hope/id1506500357 THANKSGIVING WORSHIP SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5N9ScHJJ3C4ayc1a5AU06k?si=Yl2qVnTmTh-FbLV6kZ79Iw FOLLOW @MEDITATEHOPE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
Have you ever had a conversation with a friend you haven’t talked to for a long time, and you are trying to get caught up on each other’s lives, but then the conversation just goes dry? Maybe you’ve felt that same way in your prayer life and time talking to Jesus— you’ve felt like your prayers got nowhere, you didn’t know where to start, and how to get back up again. To the Christian currently struggling in their prayer life, this week’s devotional is for you! We will be talking about how we can get back into communion with the Lord, some practical prayer tips, and how we can continue to stay steadfast in our prayer life. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS DEVOTIONAL: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/to-the-christian-struggling-in-their-prayer-life DIGITAL AND PRINTABLE FREEBIE P.R.A.Y. ACRONYM: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/freebies/digital-and-printable-freebie-pray-acronym INSTRUMENTAL WORSHIP PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7IaFswJjtCxv2A2LQ5f0Nz FOLLOW @MEDITATEHOPE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-words-to-give-you-hope/id1506500357
We all go through different seasons of life- seasons of busyness, seasons of adjustment and new things, seasons of hardships and harsh storms, seasons of mourning, the list goes on and on.
To the Chrisitan currently in a tough season of any kind- this week's devotional is for you. I may not know exactly what your challenging season looks like, but I know God does. I pray that this devotional encourages your heart, that God's love would surround you, and that you remember that He is holding you close even in the midst of what may seem like the darkest season.
And maybe this isn't you in the current season, but you sympathize as you have gone through rough seasons in that past. I encourage you to send this devotional to a friend who may be going through a challenging season as we also discuss how we can be there for the people in our lives who are going through a difficult time.
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS DEVOTIONAL: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/to-the-christian-in-a-tough-season
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This week we are heading into a brand new series that we will be in for the next several weeks called “To The Christian.” In this series, we will dive into many relatable topics with practical applications for our everyday lives— all rooted in Scripture! You will also see me sharing some personal experiences that relate to the topic throughout this series!
The devotionals in this series will be laid out a bit differently as the discussion questions and application will be within the devotional. So let’s dive into this week’s devotional, “To The Christian In Spiritual Rut.” And, if this is you in this current season, I pray that you would have a heart receptive to what God has to say, that this encourages you, and that this blesses your walk with Christ. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS DEVOTIONAL: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/to-the-christian-in-a-spiritual-rut FOLLOW @MEDITATEHOPE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/ LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-words-to-give-you-hope/id1506500357
This week, we are closing out our series in the book of Ephesians! In chapter 6, we will be diving into Paul's final greetings to the Ephesians, more instructions for Christian households, and something Ephesians 6 is well known for the ARMOR OF GOD.
So grab your Bible, and let's dive into chapter 6 together as we reflect on what God has taught us through this book. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/the-armor-of-god-ephesians-6 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
When you first became a Christian, or even now in your current journey of faith, did you ever feel like the journey with Jesus and living for Him was just ''too hard'' or that the world’s struggles and everyday temptations just weighed you down in living for Him?
As Paul's letter to the Ephesians is coming to a close, he further discusses instructions for Christian living and instructions for Christian households. As we go through chapter 5, I encourage you to observe and see how we as CHILDREN OF GOD were made to BE DIFFERENT- living holy and blameless in His sight. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/made-to-live-differently-ephesians-5 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
So far in our study of Ephesians, we have looked at the first three chapters of Ephesians that have touched on the foundations of our faith- from Paul talking about our redemption story to the Gospel being for all people and to God's Master plan.
In the rest of these chapters, we will see many PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS Paul gives the Ephesians to live out their faith, maturing and growing in their walk with Christ and putting on the armor of God daily. As we dive into Ephesians chapter 4, join me verse by verse as we open up our Bibles and study God's Word. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/living-all-for-his-glory-ephesians-4 Follow @meditatehope INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
In Mark 16:15, Jesus gives a command to His disciples. He says to them, "He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation." When Jesus said ALL CREATION, that meant people of all tribes, tongues, nations, and ethnicities no matter what their background or what they look like.
When Paul wrote his letter to the Ephesians, a BIG QUESTION rose up among believers: could Gentiles be saved and be Christians? Did God have a plan for them, too, and not just Jews? As we have seen in previous chapters, it was known in history that the Israelites/Jews were God's chosen people and who God had planned out to be Jesus's disciples, leaders of the church, etc.
In this chapter, and as we have already seen throughout Ephesians, we will see how God opened the Gospel to all people- whether Jew or Gentile. At the current moment when Paul was writing this, there was some division in the church trying to decide if a Gentile that was a Christian would also have to become a Jew following Jewish customs and laws. As we dive into Ephesians chapter 3, we will see Paul discuss these issues and reveal what he refers to as a ''mystery.'' Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/the-gospel-is-for-all-people-ephesians-3 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
You’ve probably heard the song “Amazing Grace” before. The familiar lyrics tell us:
Amazing Grace How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now I'm found Was blind, but now I see
We are so undeserving of God’s grace and it’s such a precious gift God has given to each and every one of us. But so often, in our everyday lives, we can get caught up in the pleasures of this world and our pride and forget our redemption story- Our roots. Our first love. Our Savior and Redeemer.
In this week’s devotional, we will be diving into Ephesians 2 where Paul talks all about God’s gift of grace, remembering our life before Christ, and how salvation is offered to all. So grab your Bible and let’s humble ourselves before the Lord today as we study His Word. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/our-redemption-story-ephesians-2 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
This week we are starting a brand new series in the book of Ephesians! Each week, will dive into one chapter of the book of Ephesians verse by verse. Today, we will be diving into chapter one talking about our identity in Christ, God’s master plan, and Paul’s thanksgiving and praise to God for the Ephesians. We will also dive into some background information of the book of Ephesians and some practical life applications for us today!
So grab your Bible, turn to Ephesians chapter 1, and let’s dive into the Word of God together. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/gods-master-plan-ephesians-1 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
As we learn to live a godly life, there can come times when we get discouraged in the journey of faith and face trials and challenges. In the midst of it all, we can forget to pass it on to the next generation and those around us.
This week, as we wrap up our series ''Godliness Training Camp'', we will discuss how Paul persevered in his journey of faith, his legacy, sacrifice, and how ''passing it on'' might look like in our everyday lives. So grab your Bible, and let's head into the final week of Godliness Training Camp with our hearts ready to be transformed by the Word of God. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/perseverance-and-passing-it-on-godliness-training-camp-week-6 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
This week we are in our second to last week in our series, “Godliness Training Camp.” So far, we have talked about an intro to godliness, devotion to God and being set apart, overcoming temptation, and being a Christ-like example to others. This week, we will be talking about guarding and suffering well, which was a central point Paul was trying to get across in his letters to Timothy.
We will discuss how Paul wrote about this in his letters to Timothy, how we are called to guard and suffer as Christians, and what this might look like in our everyday lives. So grab your Bible, and let’s come EXPECTANT for God to move as we head into week 5 of Godliness Training Camp. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/guarding-and-suffering-well-godliness-training-camp-week-5 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
Christ-like. As Christians, this is a term we often hear, but what does it truly mean to be Christ-like? And why is it so essential to be Christ-like as a disciple of Christ? Moreover, HOW do we become Christ-like? As we head into week 4 of our series ''Godliness Training Camp'' we will be answering all these questions and more.
Remember, all you need to study God's Word is an open heart receptive to what He has to say. Let's have an open and available heart to the Lord as we had into this week's podcast episode. Read the FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT SERIES: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/category/fruit-of-the-spirit-series Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/being-a-christ-like-example-to-others-godliness-training-camp-week-4 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
Temptation. It's a daily battle between us and our flesh that can drain us, wear us down, and make us drift away from God. When we face temptation in our everyday lives, it can cause us to question God, asking Him, ''Why do you allow temptation to happen to me?'' or ''How do I overcome this temptation, Lord?"
This week, as we continue our series ''Godliness Training Camp,'' we will be diving deep into the topic of temptation. We will talk about talking about what is, why it happens, how Jesus was also tempted here on earth, and how we can overcome temptation through the power of God.
So grab your notebook and take some notes as we head into WEEK 3 of Godliness Training Camp. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/overcoming-temptation-godliness-training-camp Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
Are you a devoted disciple of Christ? How are you set apart from the ways of the world? In this week's devotional, we are continuing our series ''Godliness Training Camp,'' and we will be talking about how our devotion to God and being set apart plays a part in living a godly life.
We will talk about the first step in our devotion to God, why wholehearted devotion to God is important, what that might look like in our everyday lives, and being set apart from the ways of the world.
Last week we had our intro to godliness, and if you haven't read that devotional yet, I encourage you to go back and read it before jumping into this week. So grab your Bible and let’s let Holy Spirit guide us as we head into week 2 of Godliness Training Camp! OBEDIENCE WHOLEHEARTEDLY DEVOTIONAL: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/obeying-wholeheartedly Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/devotion-to-god-and-being-set-apart-godliness-training-camp-week-2 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
In summer, you may think of several summer camps going on in your community. School is out, and kids are looking for something to do to keep busy. Some parents might even enroll their kids in a summer camp. Other times, there are camps over the summer for specific trainings such as the military or training for a big event like a marathon.
That's the idea behind our new series, "Godliness Training Camp!" Come and study God's Word for the next six weeks as we learn how to live a godly life and be more Christlike based in 1 + 2 Timothy. We will go through several different topics such as:
• An intro to godliness • Devotion to God and being set apart • Overcoming temptation • Being a Christ-like example to others • Guarding and suffering well • Perseverance and passing it on
So grab your Bible, a notebook, and invite a friend to join in right alongside you as we head into Godliness Training Camp. Click here to READ this Devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/intro-to-godliness-godliness-training-camp-week-1 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope
This week we are closing out our series in the Women of God, and we will be looking at the story of Rahab in Joshua 2. As we go through, we will see how Rahab wasn't your typical woman of God starting out and how her bold faith saved her household. So grab your Bible, turn to Joshua 2 and let's dive into the last woman of God we will be talking about in this series. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/having-bold-faith-rahab-women-of-god Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope
Are you the type of person that is the first one to volunteer to lead something? Has God ever called you into a leadership position before? And with that position of leadership, did you learn any leader character qualities? This is what we will see as we continue our series in the women of God, looking at the story of Deborah in Judges 4. We will see how she demonstrated a willingness to serve God, desired obedience, and wanted the best for God's people so that they could honor Him.
So grab your Bible and turn to Judges 4 as we dive into the story of Deborah, the attributes of a leader we see in her character, and how we can apply her story into our lives. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/being-a-godly-leader-deborah-women-of-god Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
Have you ever been in a place of deep grief that caused you not even to eat or drink? Or maybe you have been in season a where you have prayed for God to do something for such a long time and it seemed as if He would never come through.
This is what we will see in Hannah's story in 1 Samuel 1. She was a woman who was persistent in prayer, called herself a ''servant'' of the Lord, and through just a bit of her story, we see how there was brokenness inside of her that God changed into something beautiful. Through Hannah's story, we will see how her Heavenly Father would show her the greater purpose behind her grief and the power of her persistent prayer.
So grab your Bible, turn to 1 Samuel 1, and dive in right alongside me as we go verse by verse. Whether this is your first time hearing the story of Hannah or you've heard it so many times, let's have an open heart to what God has to teach us through Hannah's story. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/women-of-god-hannah-the-power-of-a-persistent-prayer Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/meditatehope
Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms and mom-like figures out there!! We thank you for everything you do for our families and how you are a blessing to those around you- even outside your home! In this week's devotional, we are starting a brand new series called women of God, kicking it off in Proverbs 31. Each week, we will look at a different woman of the Bible in how their lives were A TESTIMONY of their God, how they served the Lord throughout their lives, and how they lived counter to their culture.
So grab your Bible and take some notes as we dive into Proverbs 31! Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/happy-mothers-day-women-of-god-proverbs-31 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
The seasons of life- there can be seasons of growing, seasons of busyness, and others not so much. There can be seasons of sorrow, of healing, and seasons that are just plain, old tough. But the question is, is it possible to have peace, joy, and contentment through all it all? In this week's devotional, as we close out the book of Philippians, we will see how Paul went experienced both being in deep need and having plenty, and how through both he was content, had peace, and joy- all through Christ. So grab your Bible and take some notes as we reflect back on what God has taught us or is trying to teach us through this book! Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/peace-and-joy-in-all-circumstances-philippians-4 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
Ever find yourself desiring the things of this world more than the things or God? It can be a daily struggle because of our sinful nature in the flesh. But through Philippians chapter 3, we will see Paul encouraging the Philippians not to put their confidence in the flesh, to desire the things of God, and press on to the end goal.
This chapter is the shortest out of all the chapters in Philippians, but through it, we will see the conviction of the Holy Spirit and reflection for us in our everyday lives.
So grab your Bible, a notebook, and a pen, turn to Philippians chapter 3, and let's have an open, teachable heart for what the Lord has to say. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/desire-the-things-of-god-philippains-3 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
Humility, unity, compassion: these all sound like things that our world needs more of, and they are also attributes of Christ. Each day we see how our world needs JESUS more and more no matter who they are or what they look like. As believers in being one with Christ, we should have the same love, humility, and compassion as ourselves!
In this week's devotional, we will see how Paul encourages the Philippians to have unity among them, humility in valuing others above themselves, and how Jesus demonstrated this throughout His life.
So grab your Bible, and let's dive into Philippians chapter 2! Click here to READ THIS DEVOTIONAL: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/having-humility-like-jesus-philippians-2 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
This week we are starting a new series in the book of Philippians! Philippians is a book where we find many verses that sound familiar to us, but maybe you've never dived deep into the book verse by verses, chapter by chapter, and really meditate on God's Word.
In these next four weeks, I invite you to open up your Bible as you read these devotionals, grab your journal, take notes, and ask God to reveal His Word unto you. Reading chapter by chapter can seem a bit intimidating at first, but once we change our heart posture to expect GOD TO REVEAL NEW THINGS TO US, reading the Word will become less like a task and more like something we look forward to.
So let's dive into Philippians chapter 1! Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/confidence-in-god-in-your-circumstances-based-on-philippians-1 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
Happy Easter Sunday, everyone!! As we take this day to celebrate Jesus, our Savior, being risen from the dead and defeating the grave, may we rejoice in Him and also be a light for Him! This day and every day should get us reflective of the most precious sacrifice ever made. The Son of God loves YOU so much, despite all that may be in your past, and has given His unconditional love to you and me.
This week's devotional will look a little different- we will be getting to the heart of Easter in three questions:
What is the story of Easter? Why did Easter need to happen/why did Jesus have to die on the cross? What does Easter mean for you and me today? So sit back, read this week's devotional, feel free to send this to a friend, and let's meditate on the most important event and sacrifice of mankind. Click here to READ this devotional (INCLUDES SALVATION PRAYER): https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/what-is-the-true-meaning-of-easter Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
Happy Palm Sunday, everyone! As we enter Holy Week, may we all reflect on the precious sacrifice Jesus made for all of us on the cross and the free gift of salvation available to anyone.
In this week's devotional, we are closing our out series in the attributes of God. In the past weeks, we have talked about how Jesus stayed close to the heart of His Father, loved those who were hard to love, and showed humility throughout His time here on earth.
This week, we will see how Jesus has committed to the truth of God's Word, how we can discern God's truth in the midst of what the world tells us, and how JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY to eternal life. Click here to READ this devotional (INCLUDES SALVATION PRAYER): https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/attributes-of-god-committed-to-truth Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/ ALL THE LINKS: https://msha.ke/meditatehope/#links-2
This week, we are continuing our series in the attributes of God! In the past weeks, we have discussed how Jesus stayed close to the heart of God and how Jesus loved those who were hard to love. Throughout, we have seen how we can apply these attributes we see in the life of Christ into our own lives. This week, we will see examples of Jesus's humility throughout His life.
So grab your Bible, and let's have a teachable heart to apply these attributes of Christ into our own lives. READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/attibutes-of-god-humility-of-jesus FOLLOW @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/ ALL THE LINKS: https://msha.ke/meditatehope/
This week, we are continuing our series in talking about the attributes of God. Last week, we talked about three ways Jesus stayed close to the heart of the Father. The second attribute, which we will be looking at today, is how Jesus loved those who were hard to love. Throughout this week's devotional, we will see how Jesus loved all people and how He was setting an example up for us as believers to love those around us as well, no matter who they are.
So grab your Bible, take some notes, and let's dive deep and meditate on God's Word! Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/attributes-of-god-loving-those-who-are-hard-to-love Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/ ALL THE LINKS: https://msha.ke/meditatehope/
Happy March to everyone! As we begin this new month, we are starting a brand new series called ''Attributes of God.'' In this series, we will unpack four different attributes we see in the LIFE OF CHRIST, leading up to His crucifixion. So grab your Bible, a journal, take some notes, and dive deep into God's Word ready for what HE has to say. I encourage you to send the devotionals throughout this series to a friend, becuase it's a great way to introduce them to the Word and help them grow in their walk with Christ! Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/attributes-of-god-staying-close-to-the-father Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMGcvPnl-a9/ ALL THE LINKS: https://msha.ke/meditatehope/
This week we are wrapping up our series in the book of 1 John, looking at our last chapter, chapter 5. In this chapter, we will see what it means to be born of God, protecting our relationship with God, and all the things in between. We will be separating this chapter into many different groups of verses to help us understand it better! As we go through this chapter, I encourage you to reflect and meditate on what God has taught you or is trying to teach you as we end this series. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/being-born-of-god-believing-in-him-based-on-1-john-5 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
This week we are continuing our series in the book of 1 John, looking at chapter 4. Ever struggle with discerning God's voice or really understanding God's love? In this week's devotional, we will see how we can recognize the Spirit of God and learn more about God's love and our own. So grab your Bible, turn to 1 John 4, and let's have a teachable heart to what God has to say! Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/gods-love-ours-based-on-1-john-4 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
Happy Valentines Day, everyone! I hope you take this day to share the GOOD NEWS with those you love and to reflect on God's goodness and love for you.
This week we are officially halfway through our study in 1 John! So far, we have seen many practical applications for our lives, from not loving the world to love and hatred and loving our fellow believers.
As we dive into chapter 3, we will see a lot about us as believers being called God's children, sin, and more on love and hatred. As we dive in, I encourage you to get out your Bible and meditate on this chapter this week! Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/children-of-god-based-on-1-john-3 Follow @meidtatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
This week we will be diving into 1 John 2, where we will see some hindrances or obstacles that can come between our relationship and fellowship with God.
As you read through this chapter, you may think of it as just a bunch of warnings, but really, there are several applications to our everyday lives in this chapter as well. So grab a notebook and your Bible, and let's dig into God Word!! Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/hindrances-to-fellowship-with-god-based-1-john-2 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
Some people may think of February as a ''love month'' because of Valentine's Day. But as Christians, we can take this month to remember God's love for us, His sacrifice, and our relationship with Him. This month, we will be diving into the book of 1 John. This book talks about our relationships with others, our relationship with God, God's forgiveness, and accepting Jesus as Lord. As we go through this series, I encourage you to send this to a friend and share the Good News. What was the primary purpose of this letter, 1 John, you ask? To bring you into relationship with God. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/fellowship-with-god-based-on-1-john-1 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/
This week we are in our last week in our series called Walking in the light of Jesus. In the past weeks, we have talked about how God's light is greater than darkness, how to live in the light of Jesus, and the blessings of living in the light of Jesus. As we end this series, we will be talking about how it's time to be the light to someone else. Now realize, you ARE NOT the light; Jesus is. But when you shine your light, you are shining the light of Jesus to someone else. This week, we will be talking about shining our light in three main points: how we are called to share the Good News, being a prepared soldier of Christ, and ministering to others. READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/shining-your-light-before-others Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
Have you ever planted something in a garden before, and then once it's harvest time, you were so excited to finally gather it all together and eat it? Well, it's kind of the same thing with what we will be diving into in this week's blog post. Last week we talked about three ways to live in the light of Jesus, those ways being the following: having faith in the way, truth, and the life, trusting God's plan, and hiding God's Word in your heart. Once we put those things into action, we are planting a seed in our spiritual garden. And once they grow, we can reap the harvest! This week, we will be talking about the three blessings we will reap when we live in the light of Jesus. Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/blessings-of-living-in-the-light-of-jesus
This week we are continuing our series called, ''Walking in the Light of Jesus.'' Last week we talked about God's light being greater than the darkness in two main points: darkness and light separated and being transformed to walk in the light. Today, we will be getting into one of the main topics of this series, LIVING IN THE LIGHT. This week we will be talking about three ways to live in the light of Jesus: hide God's Word in your heart, trusting His plan, and having faith in the way, truth, and the life. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/living-in-the-light-of-jesus Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
Happy new year, everyone! I hope you had a great time celebrating the new year, 2021 while reflecting on all that God has done this past year- big things or small. Last week we wrapped up our series in the book of Hebrews, and this week we are starting a brand new series called ''Walking in the Light of Jesus.'' In this series, we will see how God's light is greater than the darkness of this world, the blessings of walking in the light right now, living in the light of Christ, and being the light. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/gods-light-greater-than-darkness Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we are in our last week in our series in the book of Hebrews, and it is also our last blog post of the year! This chapter is filled with some closing reminders and encouragements. Though this might not be your typical ''last blog post encouragement of the year'' I hope you will find yourself in His Word, reminding yourself of these truths as we end the year. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/living-a-christian-life-based-on-hebrews-13 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we are in our second to last week in our series in the book of Hebrews. This week's chapter will be split up into four main parts: looking to Jesus in discouragement, God's discipline, a warning and encouragement, and the mountain of fear and joy. So grab your Bible, and dig deep into God's Word today!! Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/eyes-fixed-on-him-based-on-hebrews-12 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we are continuing our series in the book of Hebrews (just two more chapters to go!!), and we will be talking about FAITH- what faith is, why faith is important, and many ''by faith'' statements from people previously in the Bible. I encourage you to send this devotional to a friend this week- especially if they may feel discouraged in their faith; this will be a great encouragement from above for them today. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/why-faith-is-important-based-on-hebrews-11 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we are continuing to dive deep into the book Hebrews as we look at chapter 10: Christ's ONE SACRIFICE FOR ALL and an encouragement to persevere in our faith. This series has been a LONG ONE, but we have a few more weeks to go, so take these next few weeks to go back and reflect on what you have learned from this book! As we get into this week's topic, grab a pen, a notebook, and let's dive into God's Word together! Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/persevere-in-your-faith-based-on-hebrews-10 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
These past few chapters have been a lot about God's promises, the new covenant, and Jesus being our Great High Priest. Today, we will see a continuation of that- seeing the significance of the blood of Christ, details of the earthly tabernacle, and how we can actually apply this into our lives. This week's devotional is broken down into several parts to help us grasp this chapter. READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/the-blood-of-christ-based-on-hebrews-9 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
In these past few chapters of Hebrews, we have talked about some warnings from God, the Sabbath-rest, and most recently, Jesus being our Great High priest. In this chapter, we will see what the author of Hebrews' point is when saying that Jesus is the great high priest, and also a new covenant given to us. READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/gods-new-covenant-based-on-hebrews-8 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
In the book of Hebrews so far, we have seen this phrase appear a lot: ''You are a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.'' In this chapter, we will see who Melchizedek was and how Jesus is like Melchizedek. Now though, you may feel like skipping over this part because it may not seem that ''exciting'' come before God in this time of digging deep into His Word with an open heart, ready for anything He has to say- even through chapters like this. READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/jesus-can-make-a-way-based-on-hebrews-7 Follow @meditatehope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
Sometimes it can be hard to encourage ourselves to dive deeper into the Word because we have no motivation to do so. But in this chapter, we will see why diving deeper into our faith is essential, and the certainty of God's promises. So grab your Bible as we dive deep into this topic in Hebrews 6. READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/why-we-can-hope-in-gods-promises Follow @meditatehope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
We know Jesus as our Lord and Savior. But in this chapter, we will see how He is also our Great High Priest and how He resembles the high priest the people went to during Bible times. We will also have a little introduction into what will continue in the next chapter, which is about deep faith, and a warning against falling away. So grab your Bible, take some notes, and experience the goodness of His Word today! Click here to READ this blog post: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/jesuss-duty-and-deep-faith-based-on-hebrews-5 Follow @meditatehope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
The SABBATH. What comes to mind when you read that? For most of us, you may think of it as a day of rest, one that is set aside for God. You may consider this day to be Sunday. This week, as we continue our series in the book of Hebrews, we will see what chapter 4 has to say about THE SABBATH. We will see its history, where it was spoken about before in the Bible, and why it's crucial.
As you read this week's devotional, come EXPECTANT that God has something INCREDIBLE to speak over your life today. So grab your Bible and DIVE DEEP into His Word and presence today!! Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/what-is-a-sabbath-rest-based-on-hebrews-4 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week, we are continuing our series in the book of Hebrews (click here to read the past weeks: meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/category/hebrews-series ). So far, we have seen a similar theme about looking to Jesus and only through Him.
Today, we will see a continuation of that, as we see Jesus's characteristics described, and another warning to us as believers. I pray that this episode gives you encouragement and blessings to your week!! Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we continued to dive into the book of Hebrews with looking into chapter 2. This chapter gives us a warning, but also an encouragement. We also dive into some convicting but important discussion questions. READ Hebrews 1 devotional and more: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we started a brand new series in the book of Hebrews!! We dived right in with cheater one, splitting into two parts, with two main points. We also had convicting but encouraging discussion questions WITH application!! I pray that this wailed encouraged you and blessed you!! - Hope D. READ the Fruit of the Spirit series: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/category/fruit-of-the-spirit-series Follow Meditate Hope on IG: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
It’s hard to believe, but we are in the last week of our series in the Fruit of the Spirit!! This week we closed out with self-control, talking about how we are to add it to our faith, self-control in our everyday lives, and guarding the walls of our heart. We also closed this series with answering WHY IS THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT REALLY IMPORTANT TO US AS BELIEVERS?? I hope this gives you encouragement and I pray blessings over your day!! READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/self-control-fruit-of-the-spirit-week-9. Check out the whole SERIES: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/category/fruit-of-the-spirit-series Follow Meditate Hope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we are ALMOST finished with our Fruit of the Spirit Series!! We talked about God’s gentleness, showing gentleness towards others, and letting our gentleness (and God’s gentleness) be EVIDENT in our lives. READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/gentleness-fruit-of-the-spirit-week-8. Read the rest of the SERIES: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/category/fruit-of-the-spirit-series Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we are in week 7 of our series in the fruit of the Spirit and we talked about God’s Faithfulness in four main points: God’s faithfulness, not questioning His faithfulness, choosing to be faithful to God, and thanking God for His faithfulness. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/faithfulness-fruit-of-the-spirit-week-7 Click here to read the rest of this series: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/category/fruit-of-the-spirit-series FOLLOW Meditate Hope on IG: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week is week 6 of our series in the Fruit of the Spirit, and and we talked about GOODNESS. We talked about goodness being something we should add to our faith, resting in God’s promise, and thanking God for His goodness. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/goodness-fruit-of-the-spirit-week-6 Click here to read the rest of this series: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/category/fruit-of-the-spirit-series Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
It’s week 5 of our series in the fruit of the Spirit and today we talked about KINDNESS. We talked about the kindness of God, showing kindness towards others, and clothing ourselves with kindness. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/kindness-fruit-of-the-spirit-week-5 Click here to READ THE REST OF THIS SERIES: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/category/fruit-of-the-spirit-series Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
In this week’s podcast episode, we continued our series about the Fruit of Spirit. We talked about where our patience comes from, patience being better than pride, and what happens when we have this patience. I pray that this podcast episode encourages you and bless you!! Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/pateince-fruit-of-the-spirit-week-4 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we are in week 3 out of 9 in our series of the fruit of the spirit and we talked about peace. We talked about what is perfect peace, where to find it, Jesus leaving peace for us, and letting peace rule in our hearts. I hope this episode encouraged you and blessed you!! Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/peace-fruit-of-the-spirit-week-3 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week, we continued our series in the fruit of the spirit and today we talked about the second one mentioned: JOY. We talked about an acronym for joy, joy vs. happiness, and where our joy comes from I hope this episode blessed you and give you encouragement!! -HD Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/joy-fruit-of-the-spirit-week-2 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we dived into our first family devotional and podcast episode. We went through our first Fruit of the Spirit, LOVE. We had little extras, something to expect from now in this podcast!! I hope you felt like I was right there next to you as you were listening. I pray that this episode blessed you, have you hope, and brought your closer to Him! Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/love-fruit-of-the-spirit-week-1 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
Lots of announcements for Meditate Hope, and I cover it all in this episode! Not much of a devo today, but I hope this helped you learn a bit more about Meditate Hope and what’s next that God has planned out!! Click here to visit Meditate Hope’s website: https://meditatehope.weebly.com Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
Today we wrapped up Spiritual Sharpening series and talked equipping ourselves with the Word and Prayer and we go back to school and how that leads to being a light. Hope this encourages and blesses you!!! :) Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/equipping-yourself-being-a-light-spiritual-sharpening-week-5 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
Today we are in week 4 of our kid’s series called “Spiritual Sharpening” and talked about how God has CALLED us to be at school, and how right now, God is preparing us for future season. Hope you enjoy and this blesses you!!! Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/preparing-for-the-next-season-spiritual-sharpening-week-4 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
Today we continued our series called “Spiritual Sharpening” and talked about one of those hard topics but important ones to get you through the school year: God In the Midst of Failure. We went through three different verses in the book of Psalms. Blessings & Hope!! Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/god-in-the-midst-of-failure-sppiritual-sharpening-week-3 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we are continuing our series in the book of Romans, and we will be talking about chapter 5, which is all about peace and hope- which are two things you may need today. :). Click here READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/peace-and-hope-based-on-romans-5 Click here to read the ROMANS 6 devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/the-wages-of-sin-based-on-romans-6 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
Today we continuing our kid's series called ''Spiritual Sharpening,'' as we go back to school, we are sharpening our mind spiritually through God's promises and reminders given to us in His Word. This week, we will be going through THREE different verses, two of them that talk about GOD doing all things, and how we can do all things, too. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/you-can-do-all-things-spiritual-sharpening-week-2 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we are continuing our series in the book of Romans, and we will be looking at Romans 4, which is all about the father of many nations, Abraham. We will be going verse by verse with a little summary, just like previous weeks. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/justified-by-faith-based-on-romans-4 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week, we started our new kid’s series called spiritual sharpening! This series is all about reminding ourselves of Biblical promises- it’s like going back and sharpening our skills when we go back to school, but spiritually! Hope you enjoy and this podcast episode blesses you!! :) Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/he-is-there-through-the-journey-spiritual-sharpening-week-1 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we are continuing our series in the book of Romans. Today, we will be looking at Romans 3, which is all about God's faithfulness and that no one is righteous. Grab your Bible and follow along as we go verse by verse with a summary. Click to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/faith-righteousness Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we are ending our kid's series about obedience. We have talked about obedience to God, to authority, choosing obedience when it's hard, and obedience wholeheartedly. Today, we will be talking about the blessings for obedience. We will be going through Psalm 128, which is a short Psalm of only SIX verses, but it's filled with so many promises. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/blessings-for-obedience-based-on-psalm-128 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we continued our series in the book of Romans. This week we looked at Romans 2, which talks about God’s judgment, kindness and grace, practicing what we preach, one of the many significant promises in the Bible, and more. Hope this blesses you and encourages you today!! Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/gods-righteous-judgement-based-on-romans-2 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we are continuing our kid's series about obedience. Today we will be talking about obeying wholeheartedly, and how when we don't, it can change our reward. We will be talking about King Amaziah, the King of Judah. If you want to follow along on his story, turn to 2 Chronicles 25. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/obeying-wholeheartedly Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we are starting a new series in the book of Romans. Each week we will go through 1 chapter of the book of Romans, verse by verse. Today we will be looking at Romans 1, which is all about Paul's journey to Rome and God's wrath against sinful humanity. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/a-study-in-the-book-of-romans Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we are continuing our kid's series about obedience. We have talked about obedience to God and obedience to authority. Today we will be talking about choosing obedience even when it's hard to. Whether that's God telling you to speak to someone who doesn't know Christ or pursing your calling with a risk, we will be talking about four main verses and points. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/obedience-when-its-hard Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
Happy Father's Day to all the fathers and father-like figures out there! Proverbs 22-24 include the ''Thirty Sayings of the Wise.'' For this special Father's Day devotional, we will be taking a look at sayings 15-18, which are in Proverbs 23. We will go verse by verse with a few of my thoughts as well. So brothers (and sisters) in Christ, dive into God's Word today! Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/happy-fathers-day-a-study-in-proverbs-23 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we are continuing our kids series about obedience. If you struggle with obeying authority- whether that's your parents or even government officials, this devotion is for you. Or maybe you wonder why God has put authority in our lives, we are going to dive into Romans 13:1-7, which talks all about submission to governing authorities. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/obedience-to-authority Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week, we are ending our series in 2 Peter. Today will be looking at chapter 3, which talks all about the day of the Lord and what we as believers should do to prepare. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/the-day-of-the-lord-based-on-2-peter-3 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we are starting a brand new kid's series all about obedience. We will be talking about obedience to God, obedience when it's hard, and more. We'll dig into Biblical characters who demonstrated obedience even when it was hard. Today we will be talking about obedience to God and looking at 5 different verses. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/obedience-to-god Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
Today we are continuing our series in 2 Peter, and we will be looking at chapter 2. Chapter 2 talks all about false teachers and their destruction, but also how God rescues us and helps us along the way. Again, we will be going verse by verse. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/staying-firm-in-the-faithbased-on-2-peter-2 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
Today we are continuing our kid's series called "Being You As A Christian" and how God's thoughts are above ours. We will be focusing on Isaiah 55:8-9. Which says, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts are higher than your thoughts.'' Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/god-knows-best Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
Today we are starting a brand new series in 2 Peter. When coming up with this series, it was somewhat a struggle. I didn't know what to do next, but I knew I wanted to do a study on one specific book of the Bible. Then I heard God speaking, miraculously, to do the book that was two books AFTER the book of James. And that book was 2 Peter. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/what-to-add-to-your-faith-based-on-2-peter-1 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we continued our series called “Being You As A Christian.” Today we talked about four ways to set a Christ-Like example and why it’s important to apply this into our lives. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/setting-a-christ-like-example Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we wrapped up our series called “5ps.” We talked about how Jesus is our Provider and reflected on what we have learned from this series. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/provider Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we continued our kids series “Being YOU As a Christian” and we talked about how YOUR gifts are not “by accident.” Hope you enjoy! READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/your-gifts-are-not-by-accident Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
This week we are getting back into our series called ''5ps.'' This is our second to last topic in our series, so let's get into it. We will be talking about a topic that we all need right now- PEACE. You've probably heard this word many times with what's going on in our world today, but I hope this week's devotional will give you a new perspective. READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/peace Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
Today we are continuing our kids series called ''Being YOU as a Christian.'' Today we will be talking about how YOU as Christian should be getting involved to grow your faith. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/get-involved-to-grow-your-faith Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all the moms out there! Today we are taking a break from our series ''5ps'' to celebrate Mother's Day and do a study in Proverbs 31. We will go verse by verse with a little overview, and some things that stick out to me personally. So sisters of Chirst, GRAB YOUR BIBLE and dig into God's Word TODAY!! Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/happy-mothers-day-study-in-proverbs-31 Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
Today we are starting a brand new kids series ''Being YOU As a Chrisitian.'' We'll talk about things to remember as a Christian, and really things all about you, such as your talents, actions, purpose, and your thoughts. So let's get into it. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/you-have-a-purpose Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en
In this episode I give some special news about my blog and Instagram AND two things God has taught me that you can apply in your own life.
Today we are continuing our series in “5ps.” Today we talked about such a powerful topic, PRAYER. Hope you enjoy!
This week we are continuing our series in “7 Commands From Above.” This week we are talking about Confidence, based on Psalm 27. Hope you enjoy!! This podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Breaker, Radio Public, and PocketCasts.
Yay!!! It’s the first official episode of “Encouraging Words To Give You Hope.” Today I am reading off a blog post from March 1-7, 2020. This is the first week in our series called “7 Commands From Above.” Hope you enjoy!! Don’t forget you can find this podcast on Radio Public, Google Podacsts, Breaker, Spotify, and PocketCasts.