{"id":1317,"date":"2024-12-06T22:58:38","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T22:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jayjohnston.org\/?p=1317"},"modified":"2024-12-06T22:59:28","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T22:59:28","slug":"hope-in-jesus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jayjohnston.org\/index.php\/2024\/12\/06\/hope-in-jesus\/","title":{"rendered":"Hope in Jesus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><em>May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.<\/em><\/p>\n<cite><strong><em>Romans 15:13<\/em><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, I challenge you to declare all of your hope is in Jesus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We live in a world full of uncertainty; it&#8217;s so easy to become overwhelmed and anxious. Yet Romans 15:13 reminds us of where our hope originates: Jesus Christ.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we put our trust in Him, we are not only afforded a glimmer of hope but are flooded with joy and peace. This Godly hope is not a feeling that is based on our circumstances but is set in concrete by the unchanging nature of God. It&#8217;s a transformative force that can lift us above our worries and fears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we go about living our lives, let us declare that all our hope is in Jesus. He is the anchor for our souls, leading us along the right course through storms of life and uncertain times. When we lean into His promises, we discover that hope isn\u2019t merely a wish; it\u2019s a confident expectation grounded in faith, a reassurance that we are on the right path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a moment today to reflect upon areas in your life for which you need hope. Leave those cares with Him, and invite the Holy Spirit to build you up afresh with strength from the Lord.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you set your trust in Jesus, may an overflow of hope touch those around you, shining His light to a world needing Jesus and the hope that comes with having a relationship with Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you reflect on the hope we have in Christ, I encourage you to listen to the words of David Crowder from a song he wrote some years back called <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7tElvdnId4Q?si=52peVoAHlT6vqjQX\">All My Hope is in Jesus<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May you declare all of your hope is in Jesus and live each day with confidence knowing that you can trust Him with your total being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><span style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#2f5496\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Join Me in Prayer<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As you know, I lead several prayer calls each week. I invite you to participate in any of them. Praying aloud, praying silently, or just silently listening is welcome. Below is a list of all the prayer call opportunities, followed by the toll-free number and instructions on to join the calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"color:#c79a4e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Saturday Prayer Call<\/span><\/strong><br><strong><em>Every Saturday @ 7:30 am EST<\/em><\/strong><br>Focus: Seven Mountains of Influence and a ministry time for fellow intercessors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"color:#c79a4e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Monday Prayer Call<\/span><\/strong><br><strong><em>Every Monday @ 11:00 am EST<\/em><\/strong><br>Focus: Family<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"color:#c79a4e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Wednesday Prayer Call<\/span><\/strong><br><strong><em>Every Wednesday @ 3:00 pm EST<\/em><\/strong><br>Focus: US Government including Federal, State, Local, and US Military<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#c79a4e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Louisiana Prayer Call<\/span><\/strong><br><strong><em>Every Monday @ 8:00 pm CST<\/em><\/strong><br>Focus: The governor and issues concerning Louisiana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>HOW TO JOIN:<\/strong><br>Phone number: 425-436-6287&nbsp;<br>When prompted, dial: 970542#<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you know someone who might be interested in these ministry updates or joining me for prayer opportunities, feel free to share this post and invite them to join us. 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