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Daily DevotionalCultivate perspective each day this week.
Daily DevotionalCultivate perspective each day this week.
January 4: Cultivate Hope and Resilience
- Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14 – Brothers and sisters, I do not consider that I have laid hold of it, but one thing I have laid hold of: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead; I press on toward the goal, toward the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.
- Meditation: As mentioned earlier this week, we can name and honor the past. Then focus on current circumstances. Hope becomes how we respond to whatever situation may be going on right now. Hope is based on pragmatic acknowledgement of what’s happening here and now, then focusing on resources and relationships that may help foster change. Focusing on step-by-step, positive outcomes fuels spiritual growth and resilience.
- Spiritual Discipline: Set a spiritual goal for the remainder of the month. Make it a sustainable objective, within reach in a reasonable time and relying on your current energy and wellbeing. Remember that God becomes part of your journey, too. You are not alone. Journal about what steps you can take to achieve this spiritual goal.
SONGS:
- Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey: https://youtu.be/1k8craCGpgs?si=JlCqGRhd5pry1UBP
In psychology, hope is a cognitive practice that involves the intentional act of setting goals and working toward them with purpose … it is important to know the difference between hope and blind optimism. Hope is an active process. Dreams and optimism are just belief structures … Hope requires a person to take responsibility for their wants and desires and take action in working towards them. Optimistic people see the glass as half full, but hopeful people ask how they can fill the glass full. — ASU News, full article: https://news.asu.edu/20210615-solutions-science-hope-more-wishful-thinking
Jan 4 Daily Devotional