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The word hope appears 129 times across 121 verses in the Bible.
In Scripture, the Hebrew and Greek words translated as hope convey more than a wish...they speak of certainty. Biblically, hope means “a strong and confident expectation.”
Hope is a remarkable form of human resilience, often revealed in the bleakest of circumstances. It has the power to soothe everything...from the smallest uncertainties to the deepest despairs. It can bring peace to your soul and stir love within your heart.
But where does hope come from?
How do we hold on to it when life changes so rapidly?
These questions can feel overwhelming.
Hope can be a complex concept. Is it something we can reach simply by maintaining a positive attitude?
Let me be clear... there’s great value in a positive attitude. It can reduce stress and calm anxiety. Yet I’ve found that the essence of hope lies in looking forward... It lives in anticipation, not just present positivity.
When we dig deeper into the word hope, there appears to be a kind of “secret sauce” woven into its meaning. It is built on faith, where an optimistic spirit gives birth to a peace that settles deep within the soul.
When we experience true hope, burdens begin to lift, darkness dissipates, and the future starts to feel possible again.
So, what is hope?
How do we attain it?
What is this so-called secret?
We know it begins with faith.
But faith in what—or rather, in whom?
If we define hope as a future promise,
Then the only true answer is—it’s Him.
And I love that it’s always Him.
He alone knows His children, understands their needs,
and sees exactly what’s required to guide them toward a better future.
So, as it turns out, the “secret sauce” isn’t so secret at all—
He has already promised us a future.
But how do we receive this beautiful, sacred gift?
It’s quite simple—and repeated clearly throughout Scripture.
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart,
with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind—
and love your neighbor as yourself.”
—Luke 10:27
My prayer is that this reflection leads you to seek hope... and embrace a future unburdened by fear or darkness.
Now is the time to gather, to stand in faith, and place our hope in Heavenly Father, His beautiful Son, and the forever gift of the Holy Spirit.
Our future rests in Them.
1 × 1 × 1 = Him. Oh, how I love my 3N1... After many words and days gone by, they still WOW me !!
To all who read this, I wish you a day filled with His HOPE and Wonder !!!
Photography & Written by Lori Garner
Bible Collaboration - Joann Turnbull
Bible Verses From (KJV) - Sinner's Prayer
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Spirit Lead Me
“Father, Son, and Holy Spirit remind us that there is always more of God than we know, always more of God than we can explain, always more of God than we can show. The Trinity says God is not in a box but is bigger, much bigger than we imagine. God is more powerful than we sometimes want to believe or remember, but there is great comfort in remembering.” ― Thomas R. Steagald.
The meaning of 1 - The number 1 represents newness, movement, and the possibilities that await us. In spiritual symbolism, it is the number of creation and the birth of all things -- the divine origin of the universe.
Number one appears significantly, but I was unsuccessful in getting a word count for this word...
One of the most mind-boggling concepts for many who study the Bible is the Trinity Himself.
On this amazing journey, which I have been blessed to travel, I have grown to know Elohim, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit in this order. Just who are they? And what is this oneness that they possess?
Initially, it was so confusing to me that I asked who we should pray to. Some say I pray to my Heavenly Father; some say they have an intimate relationship with Jesus; therefore, they pray to Jesus. A few stated they pray to our Heavenly Father in Jesus' name. The Holy Spirit seemed to be mentioned the least—or not at all—when speaking of prayer.
I am not here to disprove any of the above ways to pray... I can only share how my journey unfolded and how I understood my Triune, or LOVEs, as I lovingly call my 3n1.
Each one of them plays a significant role in our lives... Each is just as important as the other... They are all part of one deity, mind, heart, and spiritual being.
I started by asking many questions, and a family member who has studied the Bible almost her entire life said these words... You are Lori, you are a wife, you are a mother, you have many jobs, but you are one... Armed with this simplistic logic, the pieces began to come together...
Let me preface by saying my journey started with a Holy Spirit Encounter (at the time, I did not know It was Him).
As my journey began to take flight, I began communicating with my amazing Heavenly Father. I called Him Elohim... It was that name that spoke to my Heart... It was Elohim who taught me about Jesus. He showed me His compassion, His depth of love for all mankind... and He taught me that Jesus was indeed a beautiful human facet of God the Father, my Elohim... And then, as I traveled deeper into my understanding, He seemed to hold my hand and disclosed things one beautiful piece at a time... I spent hours just loving and communicating with Him... I still look back and have trouble understanding how this happened. But feel so blessed that I have had the privilege of knowing Him.
At the beginning of this amazing walk, I asked. I hear many people say they love God the Father, and many love Jesus, but I never heard anyone say they love the Holy Spirit. Why? And then, like always, I started my search... He pointed me to an article that said many love the Holy Spirit, but I was too new at this to know this fact. However, I was surprised when I read this article at the bottom of the page. It said another word for the Trinity is Triune...
And at that moment, I was so surprised that I was speechless. I had my spiritual encounter on a country road in Triune, TN, which happened to be a pivotal moment in my life. It was a beautiful revelation; the word Triune spoke to my soul. All I could say was wow.
My journey unwrapped each one of the facets of God—the facets we all love and admire.
Elohim showed me that each facet of Him is equally important. They are all God. But each one has a different job. Each one relates to us differently... When we need a Father figure, most relate to God the Father... when we need to be held, or we need to relate to someone who has walked through what we are experiencing, or we need to be loved for who we are, we look to His human side Jesus ... And one of the most amazing spiritual experiences is the very breath of God we know this facet as the “Holy Spirit” it How God communicates with His Children... I envision the Holy Spirit as an eternal hotline directly connected to God our Father... It is the most intimate call you can ever make ...
My journey has been amazing, and I do not take credit for what and how He taught me. I can only thank Him and love Him for who He is.
I stand in awe and see Him as one... But I love and relate to each beautiful facet of Him...
It depends on what I need in that given moment who comes... I call them LOVEs because they are one in my heart and soul. I love each precious facet of Him...and He knows better than me which facet of Him I need to relate to at any given moment...
To add one more mind-blowing thing, the week of my encounter, I started addressing this presence I knew was God as “Elohim.” At this time, I had little to no religious background, and this was a Hebrew word. I am not of Jewish descent. So why this name? How did this happen? Later in my search, I found out this.
Elohim is God in plural? One God that wears many hats ...
It's Him. It’s always been Him...
The one I love, the one who rescued me. The one who taught me to love Him beyond what my mind can comprehend... He is my 3N1.
I am open to Him relating to me with whatever facet of Him speaks to my heart and soul... It does not matter who comes because I love surprises; deep down, I know it’s Him.
I love Him with my heart and Soul, so my mind has no choice but to follow.
He WOWs me 💡👑
Photography & Written by Lori Garner
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The window to my heart
closed to living life
Many of us are afraid
Afraid of making a mistake
So we stay hidden
deep inside
Afraid…
Oh my what will others think
Will they say hurtful things
Will it make my heart bleed
So with words they chained me
I became a prisoner in my mind
Thinking this protected me
But it only hurt me…
I was lost …
Until the day His love found me…
He accepted me with open arms
He held me tight,
and showed me the beauty
that lived inside…
And then set me free
His love revealed the real me
No longer afraid
of what others will say
No longer held captive by day
Because His love set me free
He opened the window to my heart
And love me just for being me
He is my savior,
and everything I strive to be…
His Perfection is but a dream
but improvement each day
is a goal He has hidden in me…
Oh how I love this heavenly man
who left the 99 and came just for me…
I am the “ONE” He set free….
My beloved, I love you,
I no longer care
what others think…
because of your love
I am now free to be me
Meaning of decide - come to a resolution in the mind as a result of consideration…
The word decide is in the Bible approximately 59 times.
Did you know that some sources suggest that the average person makes approx 35,000 choices per day?
Today I have a decision to make, what word should we study today? So many words so little time? Have you ever in your lifetime stood at the crossroad to indecision?? So many decisions to make? how do we even cope???
Are you the one that cast caution to the wind?? Or do you methodically study all the pieces to the puzzle and then make your move? I wonder hmm do we dare see what the Bible has to say??
Well, I decided to start here 1 Samuel 14:7 ”His armor-bearer responded, “Do what is in your heart. You choose. I’m right here with you whatever you decide.”
I have found that our Father gives us the choice to believe in Him.. He gives us the choice to follow His Son, Jesus. And He gives us the choice to embrace the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Hmm, decisions, decisions. Some dance around Him but can not decide to love Him with all their heart and soul. Some only give Him a fragment of their heart but keep a stronghold in it, so they can quickly rip it back if the fire gets a little hot. A few jump in with vigor, and fall in love. They fall so hard that it affects change, it affects the very nature of the person. It opens their soul to a beauty and a love beyond our world. And they embark on an amazing journey of discovery.
And as this beautiful love story unfolds you began to find your way and the beauty within will began to show. A softer more caring heart will be merge. But it's you that has to decide. Personally, the decision to follow Him should be a no-brainer.. But He wants us to willingly come... To willingly follow Him. And to be willing to love Him with of your heart and soul!!
Its Him. It's always Him.
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
Psalm 27:14
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
Photography & Written by Lori Garner
Bible Verses From KJV, Easy / Sinners prayer
Inspiring Music: You Know Me - Steffany Gretzinger | Bethel Music Worship
I have long believed that there are fundamentally two forces or emotions that drive our decisions - love and fear. Love has its many manifestations: compassion, gratitude, kindness, and joy. Fear often manifests itself in cynicism, anger, jealousy, and anxiety. I worry that many of us are being driven by fear. - Vivek Murthy
The word "cynicism" does not appear in the Bible. However, the concept of cynicism is reflected in various biblical passages…
In a biblical context, cynicism is an attitude of distrust, skepticism, and negativity, particularly regarding faith, the goodness of others, or the promises of God. It often manifests as a lack of faith, questioning motives, and expecting the worst in situations and people. Cynicism can stem from disappointment, disillusionment, or a hardened heart.
Are you a manifestation of the world around you? Have you been disappointed by life? Is the stench of darkness seeping into your soul? Has your heart been hardened by the movie playing over and over in your mind?
Are you thinking that things look better in other people’s lives? Is it “facade”? Are they creating an unrealistic image of life? Are we disenchanted when we compare it to the real in our own lives?
Where has commitment, loyalty, and love gone? Is the human heart so hardened that we have forgotten why we are here?? Have we forgotten how to love?
I have often heard, ‘Are you a fighter or a lover?’ I believe we can be both... Fight for love, and those who have been in the trenches with you! The ones that have your back!! The ones that have held your hand and comforted your tired soul. The ones that have the strength to stand with you in these confusing and difficult times…
Has society become complacent and forgotten the value of perseverance in matters related to love, family, and friendship? Have relationships become so fragile that we readily relinquish them at the first sign of adversity?
I must admit we all should do a little soul searching?? Will we find that we are so confident in self that we feel we are perfect and need no one? I believe perfection is a virtue that is NOT attainable by anyone but Jesus!! We can only strive to be a better human each God given day…
So, how do we change our hardened hearts? How do we remove the layers of dust from our soul??? How can we breathe once again? How do we break this bondage on our lives, and learn to unleash the supernatural love that Jesus is willing to share with us? His love is far beyond our human understanding...
I know from experience we cannot do it alone… We must place our total trust in God!! Give Him our heart and surrender our life to Him…be vulnerable in front of Him and ask Him to search our hearts and teach us how to love like Jesus!
Mastering the art of humility, speaking with kindness, and leading with compassion can have a lasting impact on all people, places, and things we value most.
Even though some individuals may say they have tried this and faced disappointment, remember that the benefits of fighting for love and showing up for your people far exceed the cost.
Don't let this world and its trappings rob you of what is truly beautiful and important!!
Eternity with the Arthur and Creator of all things!!!
It’s Him!!!
It will always be Him!!!
His message is clear: love one another…. Sharing His love and light can illuminate our path as we journey back home!!!
My prayer is that you will not succumb to cynicism or fall into a downward spiral into darkness. Instead, look up and love as if tomorrow will never come!
Be the light! Keep Loving! It’s our only HOPE!
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13
Photography & Written by Lori Garner
Bible collaboration - Joann Turnbull
Inspiring Music by (YouTube)
Darkness will not gain victory over the light of Christ. In faith, there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shad...
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