Hope Posted

Hope Posted today is Psalm 78:11 "They forgot what he had done, the wondrous works he had shown them." Sometimes it is hard to remember when you are in the midst of your struggle or challenge. Even the Israelites who had seen wondrous works forgot. So how do we remember? How do we take what we know and make it greater than the feelings we experience? Amanda talks about this and shares some of her story about her Daughter Ella who spent 71 days in the NICU until she was able to come home.  App Mentioned: Glorify app for daily worship - https://glorify-app.com/ 

Today's Hope posted is from Matthew 11:28-30 "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” MSG 3 simple instructions, in how we take on Jesus' yoke rather than all the other options in our world today are to Come to Him, Keep company with Him, and Get away with Him. Following Jesus isn't hard, it's easy, the burden is light. It's still a thing we take on but it is so much better than anyone or anything else's way.  Some resources shared in the episode" Come to me: Bible, Prayer, seek His way Keep company with me: Bible, Prayer, regular church Get away with me: lots of resources are mentioned Passion: www.passion2023.com If:Gathering: www.ifgathering.com Highlands 21 Days of Prayer: 21days.churchofthehighlands.com The Grove: passioncitychurch.com/the-grove XO Marriage conferences: xomarriage.com/conferences

Is talking too much getting us into trouble? Would it be wiser to just shut up? Job has had enough and finally challenges a so-called friend to do just that... Stop talking! In what ways can we put this into practice?  Follow Hope Posted on Instagram under @hopeposted Leave us a review and subscribe so you don't miss another episode! 

"It's the thought that counts is nice, but untrue." - Jess Connolly We examine something Jess shared in connection to her new book Breaking Free From Body Shame. Taking action is necessary to make those thoughts count. Let's have a thoughtful reflection on this Hope Posted!  Grab the book and all things Jess Connolly here: https://www.jessconnolly.com/breaking-free 

Matthew Henry shares in his commentary on Esther chapter 4: "We should Every one of us consider for what end God has put us in the place where we are, and study to answer that end; and, when any particular opportunity of serving God and our Generation offers itself, we must take care that we do not let it slip for we were entrusted with it that we might improve it." Learn some background on Esther from the Bible and how she was challenged to do something that seemed impossible. Examine your own calling and what you thing might be holding you back from stepping into it.