Tuesday, August 26
- Scripture: Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in [God], so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
- Reflection: Joy and peace are intertwined with hope. Trust in holy love becomes the root for from which hope and resilience emerge. They are all spiritual practices. Explore below some recommendations for cultivating trust and for building up hope.
- In Psychology Today, Andrea Bonior offers insight about developing trust. Full article.
- Say what you mean, and mean what you say.
- Be vulnerable — gradually.
- Remember the role of respect.
- Give the benefit of the doubt.
- Express your feelings functionally, especially when it’s tough.
- Take a risk together.
- Be willing to give as well as receive.
- Time explored ways to cultivate hope. For more detail, read the full article.
- First, give yourself permission to be hopeful.
- Set at least one meaningful goal.
- Brainstorm solutions.
- Call your support team.
- Seek out success stories.
- Tap into your imagination
- Spiritual Practice Prompt: What shape does hope take for you? Consider creating a vision board or a word cloud that embodies the elements of what hope looks like in your life, when it comes to fruition. Or simply find a single image or word that depicts hope for you, and place it somewhere you can see it daily. Let it be a focal point.
Song:
- “One Love” by Bob Marley: https://youtu.be/IN0KkGeEURw?si=BXeRf4hp35m-qpyL
“Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality.” – Jonas Salk
The very least you can do in your life is figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live inside that hope. Not admire it from a distance but live right in it, under its roof.” – Barbara Kingsolver
August 26 Daily Devotional