Follow the key words in this verse. They speak of God's never failing grace and mercy that pulls us up and out of the miry clay.
NOW---Today, this moment, immediately
the
GOD---The Almighty Lord over all
of
HOPE--Our expectation, aspiration, dream, that which is desired, the substance of faith
FILL---to occupy, squeeze into, to top out
YOU---not someone else, personal, the one God is addressing, look in a mirror
with
ALL---every bit of, complete, each and every part
JOY--great pleasure and happiness, euphoria, jubilation
and
PEACE---restfulness, tranquility, calm
that you may
ABOUND in hope---proliferate, numerous, like growing on trees
through the
POWER---dominance, influence, authority, authority
of the
HOLY SPIRIT---The One Who Is Beside Us
***
So you may ask, "How have you made it these last months with such trial and tragedy and how are you going forward with life?"
My answer, "Read the verse above again. It works!"
Hi Milton. This is an uplifting message. I've visited your new blog site before but this is the first message I've left. Can't tell you how happy I am to see you moving forward and embracing life. I'll check back often and will leave a note now and then. Know that you and your (and Kristy's) precious family are always in my thoughts. If ever I can help you or the girls in anything, you'd better let me know. Give my love to Julie and Jennifer. Your (old) friend, Kathy
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