Hope

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1. HOPE believes that things you wish for

soon will come to pass

in spite of any sacrifice

or complicated task.

Often we rely upon our

own strength as we plan,

but it could take a greater force

than that of any man.

Sometimes doubt or sickness

can discourage all our dreams.

We could lose our hope and courage

suddenly it seems.

2. When we start to feel weak

from illness, strife or pain,

trusting with ACCEPTANCE 

will return our peace again.

It may be difficult to think

relief can come from dread,

but we can find such hope

from what we know the bible said.

Jesus' death brought life

to the entire human race,

and He will guard our lives until

we meet Him face to face.

3. If you BELIEVE that Jesus freed us

from all death and sin,

then you should know for certain

He will give you peace within.

Do not flee from crosses

but embrace them all with love,
imitating Jesus when 

He came from heaven above.

Embracing every cross 

will make us happy once again

as gold refined and polished

soon becomes a treasured gem.

4. The more that we accept the crosses

we receive each day,

the quicker they will lovingly

support us on our way.

As we become enriched by all

the WISDOM that they teach,

we will find new light

and God Himself within our reach.

5. Do not be discouraged

when dismay or sickness comes,

but trustingly be NOURISHED

as you rest within their arms.

Soon your fear will vanish

and your hope will brightly shine,

as God makes all things beautiful,

in His appointed time!

^“He has made everything beautiful 

in its time.”  Ecclesiastes 3:11