Welcome to Day 12 of the God Kind of Love.
This series is inspired by the characteristics of Love mentioned in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a.
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The focus of todays blog is Love is always hopeful in 1 Corinthians 13:7.
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. 1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT
The definition of hope is…
"to look forward to with desire and reasonable confidence"
"to believe, desire, or trust"
Source (dictionary.com app) accessed 12.2.23.
The Greek word for hope is elpizó.
Phonetic Pronounciation: (el-pid'-zo)
Definition: to expect, to hope (for)
Usage: I hope, hope for, expect, trust.
Source (Biblehub.com) accessed 12.2.2023
Hope is having the belief that things will work out in life. In difficult times, it's important to remember that hope still exists, even in the midst of sad times. No matter what we are facing, it is important to stay strong and know that love and hope will not fade away. When we have hope, we gain the capacity to face any obstacle with confidence and courage.
Hope in love allows you to look towards the future and make plans that are positive and beneficial. It can give you something to look forward to, and make you feel that there is something more in store than just getting through each day.
When hope in love is combined with honesty, openness, and vulnerability, it creates a foundation of trust and commitment. These are important characteristics to have in any relationship in our life.
When you have a hopeful love, it means that you feel assured of positive outcomes. Hope enables you to live with expectation that all will be well and great things will happen for you.
Love and hope are always with us and will never fail us, even in the hardest of times.
Love from your sister in Christ.
Sylvia