What does being a message of hope or inspiration of hope look like?
Motherhood is an example of hope but only when we can truly say, “My hope is in the Lord”. When you feel confident in Him then you will be open to seeing how He is working in you for the lives of others. How He is making changes in you, for you, and for those around you.
We get confused thinking that receiving hope in Christ is the stopping point, the gold nugget.
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This is only the catapult into a life of giving away that which has been given to you. It’s a cycle of encouragement. We receive from Him in prayer and Bible reading, through the support of those He brings to us. Then we give away hope by BEING that person He brings to those in need.
I would dare say if you aren’t receiving strength and motivation you need to analyze what are you doing and how you are thinking about the life you’ve been given.
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If you are feeling a lack luster for life, always as if you are being beat up and drained emotionally, think:
Are you dealing with sin in your own life, facing up to those Respectable Sins that are hidden from our view?
Are you seeking out others, being prayerful of their situation?
I talk more about these 3 habits in my guest post at Christ-Centered Mama called 3 Habits of Successful Stay At Home Moms.
These habits, done regularly will allow the Holy Spirit to work in your life, walking you right into being the hope inspiration of someone who is in need. You will stop focusing so much on yourself because you will begin to see the blessings going on in your own life.
This can be hard to accept because we all want to focus on our hurts (and how to solve them ourselves!). Don’t allow a hold of bitterness to stay in your life.
Yes you’ve been hurt but you can’t stay there.
It will only destroy you and those who do care about you. It will leave your children without any example of love, hope, confidence, what success is as an adult, as a mother.
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8
Maybe you’ve already tried, in your own strength, to show love but you did not get any in return.
Maybe your loving actions or words of hope were ignored, or worse, criticized. I’ve been there, stayed there, created a vacation spot and even invited others to join me on Self-pity Island.
Instead of finding my hope in the Lord, I was seeking to find hope in my efforts to change others. There’s a balance and it’s achieved by going back to our own hope inspiration, Jesus.
Here are 3 ways Jesus is our example of hope in action
Give Words of Hope
Jesus gave us many words of hopefulness. Here is one passage to consider:
Aren’t five sparrows sold for two pennies? But God does not forget even one of them. In fact, he even counts every hair on your head! So don’t be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows. Luke 12:6-7
So what words of hope can you give to others?
Ask about how others are, sincerely. The last thing that’s needed today is false interest. Be genuine in your seeking out their position, their needs. You can do it in person, on the phone or over the Internet.
Say uplifting comments. This is almost the opposite of what’s seen on Facebook nowadays. Instead of seeking to tear others down, let’s lift them up with encouraging words, inspiring words or simply comforting words.
I admit, this can be difficult to do with some. However, when I step out of myself I can impart hopeful words to every person I meet. “What a pretty dress” or “What a kind gesture” can really increase the confidence of others. Again, don’t be false, but instead, look deeply. We aren’t in a competition of who is better or who isn’t doing everything just right.
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Give Actions of Hope
Jesus gave us hope by His many actions. Here is one passage to ponder:
And one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear. But Jesus answered and said, “Stop! No more of this.” And He touched his ear and healed him.
Jesus showed compassion, not just for His enemy but also at a moment when most anyone would’ve been thinking only of her or himself.
Luke 22:50-51
So what actions of hope can you give to others?
Provide a meal, a book, a card. Some people thrive off of receiving gifts. It may be their love language or it may be that they feel alone and isolated. Providing something they can handle can make a difference when they can remember a tangible difference in their day.
Give them a ride, a clean house, or just a visit. Think of ways you can do something to impact another person’s daily grind. Sometimes it’s not the thing you do, or how well you do it, but just the fact that someone cares. That’s giving hope and being an example for them to copy in their own lives. I’ve found that there has been times when I could not do anything in return but as time passed I was able to share what was given to me to others that needed it.
Give Prayers of Hope
Jesus also prayed for us. Here is one passage to example:
My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message John 17:20
This is the message of hope that you are seeking to be!
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So what prayers of hope can you give to others?
Honest prayers. In this day it’s so easy to be half present and to be focused on ourselves, even when we are talking about others. When you want to impart hope it’s going to take being humility and maturity. Take that into account when you decide to pray for someone.
Specific prayers. Again, ask others how they are REALLY doing. Don’t be fearful of what they may say, remember you are doing this to be an encouragement to others, an encouragement to moms. You might be surprised; many times people will just open up. Just like you, they are waiting for someone to give them a message of hope. Then you can go forth on their behalf to the King, Precious and True.
Now we should know our hope is not in ourselves. Once we are strengthened enough to provide hope to others let’s not walk in our flesh and our own purposes. Let’s see how we can reflect out to others and the cycle of receiving and giving hope will never end.
if you aren’t receiving strength and motivation you need to analyze what are you doing and how you are thinking
Sometimes we need more than a blog post or a youtube video… more than just a text message.
If you need more, please join my 3 Day Hope for Mom E-Course. I want to be right there for you. In the challenge you will receive strength and love, scriptures and prompts to get you thinking, activating your spirit in order to know His plans for you at this time. I will pray for you and with you plus you’ll learn about a resource that’ll keep you going even after the 3 days.
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