Things I Hope For

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By Dwayne Moore

I was reading Hebrews 11:1 recently and the word “hope” jumped out at me–“Faith is the reality of what we hope for…”

I did a word study on hope and discovered this at Bible.org: “The modern idea of hope is ‘to wish for, to expect, but without certainty of the fulfillment; to desire very much, but with no real assurance of getting your desire.’ In Scripture, however, hope is an indication of certainty. ‘Hope’ in Scripture means ‘a strong and confident expectation.'”

I’ve never tried to list my hopes. Honestly never thought about it before. So, I asked myself, “What do you hope for, Dwayne?–I.e., what do you strongly and confidently expect by faith?”

Below are some things I wrote in my QT journal that I HOPE for, based on promises in Scripture. Looking at them I realize this list represents what I’ve staked my entire life on. They’re things I cannot see but am trusting God for. I’ve literally built my worldview and life decisions on these “hopes.”

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What would you add to this list? Would love to hear your comments! Please leave us a comment below. Thanks!

I HOPE for salvation from sin and for eternity with God. (John 3:16)

I HOPE Jesus is the Way, the Truth and Life. (John 14:6)

I HOPE for complete forgiveness and acceptance from Jesus when I stand before Him.

I HOPE the Holy Spirit will remain with me, guiding, counseling, convicting, and growing me. (John 14:26)

I HOPE to be made more and more like Jesus while I remain on this earth. (Phil 1:6)

I HOPE he will continue to provide my needs and not forsake me in old age. (Psalm 37:25)

I HOPE he will grant every desire he has planted in my heart. (Psalm 37:4)

I HOPE He is able to keep me from falling and present me faultless before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy. (Jude 24).

I HOPE Jesus is alive and has overcome death to give us life. (1 Corinthians 15:55-57)

I HOPE to fulfill my calling, finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me. (Acts 20:24)

I HOPE the Lord is my Shepherd and that His rod and staff will continue to comfort me. (Psalm 23)

I HOPE that goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life. (Psalm 23)

I HOPE that when I ask, seek and knock for His glory, that I will receive. (Matthew 7:7)

I HOPE this ministry path we are on will not end in disappointment, but will be sustained and blessed.

I HOPE He will make the justice of our cause shine like the noonday sun. (Psalm 37:6)

I HOPE that as I still myself in His presence and wait patiently for Him, He will act. (Psalm 37:7)

I HOPE that denying myself and taking up my cross will be worth it in the end. (Matthew 16:24-27)

I HOPE I am laying up treasures in heaven. (Matthew 6:20)

I HOPE I am His child, and He is my Father. (Romans 8:14-17)

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