Hope

When Paul talks about loss and tears in Thessalonians, he invites us not to cry like someone without hope.

The Holy Spirit can heal and repair our hearts. Within this vulnerability "of tears" we find that we’re not alone. He is there, even in our deepest darkness.

We can meet our losses straight on, knowing that there is a God. He is good. He knows tears. He is with us, and He strengthens us. Just like He was ultimately handed over and lost His freedom, reputation, and life; it wasn’t the end of Him. Jesus rose up from the dead! That is also the way in which He works with us. We can rest assured, knowing that this new life is better than the old life we had. It might not look like it right away, but in time, we will see it. We will rise up too — by power of the Holy Spirit!

Share with Him the way in which you handle loss and ask Him for the ability to trust in the way that He works within you.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, Please give me hope in the midst of my loneliness and pain. In the precious Name of Jesus, Amen.