I found these little leaves bravely unfolding here at the end of December, persisting against all odds with the hope of life. They don’t stand a chance of survival with at least 4 months of winter ahead, but their tenacity stirs hope in me.
“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” ~ Romans 5:1-5
Hope does not disappoint. The odds may be stacked against me, life may be difficult, but hope remains.
To the praise of His glory,
brenda
