HOPE FOR THE HOPE CHEST

"Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope: and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us." Romans 5:1-5

COMMENTS: Justified--Just as if I had never sinned! Hallelujah! Only by the grace of God am I justified! That grace was a gift. I never earned it, nor could I ever hope to come close to earning it!

I must thank God for these trials and tribulations I am going through. Because of them I am learning patience. Through the years this patience has grown. I am better able to minister to people, plus I am a better wife and mother because of it.

That patience gives experience and because of it I have hope. I have hope that good will come from all I am experiencing. If I stop to look around I see some of the fruits of what has happened in my life. God is so good! "Thank you, Lord, for these tribulations. I pray you continue to use me for your honor and glory."