Today is the First day of March! Where I live, we are under a Winter Storm Warning as March enters like a 'Lion'. March = last month of the first quarter in the financial world; March Madness in the KU basketball world; St. Patrick's Day for the Irish; Mardi Gras - 'Fat Tuesday' last night of eating rich fatty foods before ritual fasting of Lent; Ash Wednesday the beginning of Lenten season in the religious sector; and Spring Equinox- the season of hope and renewal!!
There is natural hope:
- an expectation of something good or desirable
- obtaining something welcomed
- place confidence or trust
Then there is biblical hope:
- possibility based on scriptural promises
- firm assurance regarding things that are unclear or unknown
- an enduring virtue
Biblical hope is based on the fulfillment of biblical promises and is rooted in faith. It also produces joy and peace through the power of the Spirit. Biblical hope is the confidence that what God has done for us in the past guarantees our participation in the future. Hope gives one the confidence to live in the present and to face the future with courage. In my own personal life, hope has sustained me when faced with medical issues, financial issues, loss of loved ones, loss of job and loss of love.
The present is a 'gift' and the future is the 'unknown'. Go and March into the future, expecting JOY!!
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