Hope Victorious

Soar I set myself free Cut the ties to regret and sorrow Release myself from questions unanswered Letting go of doubts and insecurity That held me captive for so long I set myself free Liberty I will soar Winds of hope and faith Lift me higher Unhindered I dream I soar free Trust Letting go of my strong grip I am feeling the strength of you Sure and Steady I will Let Go Surrender my control to yours Faithful True Steadfast   I will rest Because I trust you To carry what I hold dear OCEAN Wave after wave Wash over me C L E A N S I N G       R E F R E S H I N G Again and Again Blowing Cooly The wind and the mist I drink in the feeling As I stand there Sun on my face Wind through my hair Mist of the surf Standing on sand W A T E R and W A V E S Surging Retreating Again and Again Wash Over Me Again

  Easter is a celebration of the power of love to transform and renew life. The ultimate miracle of life coming from death opens wide the doors of possibility: freedom from shame, love that triumphs over hate, forgiveness that sets you free, liberty from what once held you captive, beauty from ashes, hope in the midst of tragedy, and on and on. I’ve tasted the goodness of this power in my own life, experienced the wonder of being transformed and redeemed.   ·        My soul has been liberated from the bondage of depression, hopelessness, suicidal thoughts and despair. ·        Years of self-hatred and self-harm have been redeemed by love and acceptance, allowing me to be tender and accepting of myself. ·        I’m experienced radical freedom from severe claustrophobia. ·        Forgiving the young man who repeatedly raped me, transformed my life in more ...

  When I come to the end of me I find there is no end to you Your faithfulness goes on and on And on and on through all eternity Unending Love    -    Ceaseless Hope    -    Power without boundary   I find the end of me Fearful    -    Tearful    -    Alone And there I am in the mist of you Me – a dot on your timeline   I rest my ending In your eternity:    Secure    -    Purposeful    -    Anchored I find myself in your unending love Saturated and Filled Your strength invading   -    Covering    -    Overwhelming every weakness Every part of me, that I prefer to hide I rest   -    I remain Trusting   -    Anchored    -    Belonging           In you, I find I have no ending N...

  A Modern Parable The scope of this promise is huge! Paul, the writer of the book of Romans had faith for it though and he had some extreme examples of “all things” from his own life. If God could make something amazing out of the ingredients of Paul’s life, maybe there’s hope for us too! Think of the cooking reality shows where experienced cooks are competing to create amazing dishes on the spot using the main ingredients that are yet to be discovered. Each of the competitors stands behind a counter, with full access to a pantry stocked with all the spices and supplies they could think of. They also have all the kitchen tools and appliances they could ever need available. There is a time limit and the judges stand watching. In front of each chef is a large plate with the pre-selected main ingredients hidden beneath a silver dome. When the time begins, they will lift the dome and see what they will need to create their dish around. They will be surprised and will need to think...