Hope.

Psalm 27: 13-14 - I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.



Lamentations 3:21-29 ~ 21Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: 22 Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 24 I say to myself, "The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him." 25 The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; 26 it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. 27 It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is young. 28 Let him sit alone in silence, for the LORD has laid it on him.29 Let him bury his face in the dust— there may yet be hope.

Isaiah 30:18 - Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him.



Discussion Igniters
~ What struck you from what was said or the passages that were read?

~ Discuss how love, compassion and actively waiting relates and works with true Hope.

~ Discuss the difficulties in actively waiting? What makes it so hard?

~ How can we be loving, compassionate and hopeful for our community?

~ Pray…