Unyoked Living: Living a Life on Mission Post DivorceSample

Topic: Walking in Hope

Memorize: Romans 15:13 (NIV)

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

Read: Psalm 42:5-11 (NIV)

"Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God."

The mental toll of divorce can be too much, and the path may look hard. The basis of our hope, on the other hand, is not tied to the things that are constantly changing but to the fact that God is the same. Romans 15:13 is a bright light of hope in the storm of getting over a breakup. It points us to the God of hope and makes us aware of how much He wants to fill our hearts with joy and peace. This divine infusion doesn't depend on how predictable our circumstances are; it's a sign of how trusting God in the middle of life's uncertainties can change things.

When the poet cries out in Psalm 42, his words echo with this hope. Here, we see an open and honest picture of inner turmoil: the soul struggling with feelings of sadness and unease. Even though the psalmist is having a hard time emotionally, he refuses to give up and give in to hopelessness. Instead, he tells everyone who is going through a rough time emotionally to put their hope in God.

When the psalmist writes about hope, it's not just passive optimism or wishful thought. It goes beyond just hoping for something to happen and turns into a sure belief based on God's unwavering promises and trustworthiness. It is a choice to think that God stays the same; His character doesn't change, even when bad things happen.

When getting over a breakup, when feelings are strong, and the unknown is significant, the call to put our hope in God becomes a lifeline. It's an invitation to look away from the rough waves of our lives and toward the stable base that is the One who made the world. This hope isn't an escape from reality; it's a sure belief that God will keep His word, His promises will stand, and His power to redeem will make beauty out of ashes.

As we work through the healing process of a divorce, may we find comfort and strength in the fact that our God does not change. Let us trust that He is the God of hope and that He will fill us with joy and peace as we trust Him.

Key Point:

As you conclude this devotional, walk in hope. Trust in the God of hope, who fills you with joy and peace. Allow His hope to overflow in your life as you continue your mission.

Prayer:

Lord, fill me with joy and peace as I trust in You. Let Your hope overflow in my life, guiding me on the mission You have prepared for me. Amen.