Hope: A Courageous Journey of FaithSample

DEVOTIONAL - TODAY'S DISCUSSION The bible teaches us in Joshua "No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you." (Joshua 1:5 NIV) God is our protector, the only one that makes impossible things possible here on earth. There are  situations where it is difficult to fathom God's love for us In these times of loss, separation, or despair, God's love for us will not be shaken. "Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken." (Psalm 62:5-6 NIV) When we come to Christ through acceptance of the revelation that He is the one and only Son of God and all salvation is through Him, repentance should follow.  Repentance is not saying I'm sorry, it is saying I'm done! I'm done with seeking acceptance of the world and now I am focused on the cross. It is then that God can meet all our needs and make the impossible, possible. Remember Psalm 37:3-4 "Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight  in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart." (NIV) FROM "TAYLOR'S GIFT" THE BOOK "I just want to meet the person who gets her heart," Tara said. "Even if I never get to meet any of the other recipients, I need to hear her heartbeat again." Tara wobbled as we made the last few steps up to the door. She had to be nervous; I was. I rang the bell and then stepped back to let Tara enter first. Joe answered the door and welcomed us in. Then Tara saw Patricia. Without saying a word, these two brave women reached out and wrapped their arms around each other. It was more than a hug; it was as if they clung to each other. My eyes filled with tears. I knew how important this moment was for Tara, and it touched me deeply to see such a positive first impression. Patricia slowly moved the stethoscope around on her chest. “Tell me if you can hear it,” she said. Tara hesitated for a second, then looked at Patricia and closed her eyes. She nodded softly. Tara was lost in her own world, listening to the rhythmic thumping. She was very composed—peaceful and pained—all at the same time. I felt such overwhelming relief and gratitude to God for that moment. This is the thing Tara wanted more than any other, and I’d felt such pressure to get it for her. I’d never thought it would happen. Though I felt like we’d received so many blessings from God since Taylor’s death, this was by far the biggest. TODAY'S REFLECTIONS What in your life seems impossible today? Pray today, through Christ, that God will make the impossible possible in your life and show you the things of this world that you need to leave behind.