Hope
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Let them not depart from thine eyes
Feed faith in through your eyes by reading the scripture – (preferably out loud) – its like eating fresh food in the natural, but it translates to eating fresh spiritual food.
Proverbs 4:20-23
20 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.
22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.
23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
Always look to the Lord for direction when praying about something you desire
Proverbs 16:9
9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
Always Partner with Jesus when you use your faith that your hope is based on
Hebrews 12:2
2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Commit thy works unto the Lord
Proverbs 16:3
3 Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established
Commit means to Pledge or to Bind a certain course or policy
Doubt starts in the mind – don’t speak it or think it – Peter beginning to doubt, started to sink – if your thoughts are established, your faith won’t leave in degrees.
How are your thoughts established
By committing your works until the Lord. ( ) – Don’t lose hope – keep speaking the word.
Proverbs 3:5-6
5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Our Hope is in the Lord
Strengthen your heart: this means to make your spirit strong (Ex. Jude 20 - But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost)
Courage is the willingness to face pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation, and to make good choices in the face of fear or obstacles.
God will strength your heart – never be afraid to say, Lord I believe, help my unbelief. You must declare the Word.
Psalm 31:24
24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.
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