Devotional Guide for Thursday, December 7

Psalm 62, 1 John 3:1-3

Reflect
What do you hope for? I hope to see the Edmonton Oilers win another Stanley Cup. I hope this will be a winter of little snow and warm temperatures.

Hope is a powerful emotion. In our weakest points, our most vulnerable situations, when we are scared, we can cling to hope. Hope that whatever is before us will change.

David wrote Psalm 62 as he is being threatened by conspirators. His outlook doesn’t look great, but then he remembers to place his hope in the one who is trustworthy and above all our earthly experiences. “Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him.” (vs. 5)

1 John 3:1-3 reminds us we are beloved children of God, and we can place our hope in Him, knowing He will come again one day.

It’s ok to hope for your favourite sports team to win, but it is more important to place your hope for your future in the God who loves you and knows you intimately.

Pastor Terry

Pray for Hope Mission
Hope Mission is a not-for-profit Christian social care agency caring for impoverished and homeless men, women and children in Alberta.
Basic and emergency care are provided to more than 800 people daily as well as counsel and referral services for men, women, and youth. Each day Hope Mission provides about 1700 meals and shelter for more than 600 people. Specialized care and treatment are offered for men and women through faith-based addiction treatment programs. Hope Mission also facilitates an after-school recreation and hot meal program for children, summer camps for inner-city children and youth, and operates a year-round Youth Sports Centre. We operate a 24/7 Rescue Van which provides emergency care for people in need as well as an inner-city community church. Our desire is to provide compassionate care and offer hope to hurting, hungry and homeless people in Edmonton.