I created this blog on the foundation of hope. Hope is a powerful word and even more powerful when put to action. When you have hope you have the courage to keep believing, keep going and keep striving. If you are still breathing, you still have hope. Things still have an opportunity to change for the better. It’s a matter of eliminating the negative thoughts and walking by faith despite your circumstances. You have to feed your mind with positive thoughts and surround yourself with people who will uplift your spirits. Sometimes it’s better to be by yourself than to be with someone who will tear you down or speak words of doubt or negativity.
Hope gives you imagination and allows you to work towards your goals. Hope is purpose and inspiration.
“I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans for a hope and a future.” (Jer 29:11)
Hope keeps you moving in the right direction….
As we enter the Fall, lets shake off the negativity of life and prepare for a new season of promises. It starts with your thoughts. Just like the colored leaves and acorns fall off of trees, get rid of the old and prepare for the new things that life has to offer. You may not see the change happen immediately, but with time you will eventually see a transformation.
Live with hope and high expectation.
Through the many trials and storms of life, this e-book was written as a sentiment of God’s glory of His faithfulness. It is a reminder of His promises. May it anchor your faith and calm the storms and challenges in your life. You can download a copy here:
This poem was inspired by Zech 9:12 “Turn ye to the stronghold, ye prisoners of hope even today do I declare that I will render double unto thee.”
A Strange Wind Blowing
My instinct, my spirit all-knowing
I saw trouble ahead of me
Like a tsunami, a raging sea
Crashing my reality
Breathe…release….
I want to be free
I prayed for strength
To overcome another day
Too many obstacles and challenges
Blocking my way
Just give me a chance
To unlock the chains
living like a prisoner
desperate to escape the pain
Give me the key
Stop the roaring sea
As I reflect on how
Things use to be
Moments of Bliss
Scratching things off
My wish list
Now, it’s all a mist
Hazy, lazy days
Trying to figure out
What bills to pay
Not to mention
No paydays
Praying for wisdom to understand
As I stood in silence
trying to figure out my life’s plan
Suddenly, something arose inside of me
The words of hope
Changed my mentality
The power of words
Can create life or death
I regained my authority and strength
Reclaimed the energy that was left
Hope in times of trouble
takes patience, endurance and tenacity
The key to create a new life
transforms our reality
If everyone made a change
One step at a time
what looks like a mountain
Would be easy to climb
© Copyright 2008 Yolanda Berry
Through the many trials and storms of life, this e-book was written decades later (17 years) (after this original post) as a sentiment of God’s glory of His faithfulness. It’s a reminder of His promises. May it anchor your faith and calm the storms and challenges in your life.
You can download your copy here.
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