May the God of all hope fill you with all joy and hope in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13
God of Hope,
Thank you for the good news this verse offers:
You are the God of hope,
and you are the one who fills us with all joy and hope.
Though first days back at work or school after the holidays
may have filled us with dread or despair,
though lonely days of missing friends and family
who were with us this time last year
may have filled us with grief and sorrow,
you are pouring joy and hope
into our hearts as we believe,
as we trust in the good news
that Jesus Christ was born to redeem
all sin, sorrow and suffering.
We thank you that it’s not up to us
to fill ourselves with hope,
but by the immeasurable power
and endless energy of the Holy Spirit,
you are continuously pouring your hope
into our hearts.
Help us today to see and name
all the reasons for our hope:
[Name some ways you see God of hope filling you with joy and hope in believing].
In Jesus’ hope-giving name. Amen.
Read Romans 15:8-13.
