God’s Little Book of Hope

God’s Little Book of Hope Richard Daly A pocket-sized book filled with inspirational religious thoughts on the theme of hope.Each page has an inspirational thought or idea, along with a related Bible reference for futrther reading and encouragement.“What a caterpillar calls the end, the rest of the world calls a butterfly.”In a time when things seem rather despairing, and when the news of the day seems to be nothing more than bad news, what hope is there when the future seems so hopeless?There are people dying with no hope and, perhaps even worse, people living with no hope … and yet in the midst of such a seemingly dark and gloomy outlook, there is a ray of light. We can experience life and be optimistic of a bright future and a hopeful tomorrow. It is God’s desire that we live life abundantly, but how can we do this?Open this little book at any page, and answers will be provided, enabling you to experience a life worth living:“Pick yourself up when you fall down. No one else is likely to.”“There are no hopeless situations … only attitudes that have grown hopeless about them.” God’s Little book of Hope Words of inspiration and encouragement RICHARD DALY Contents Cover (#uca913e05-8c67-5c5f-8c61-63b76c34811b) Title Page (#ue3b10856-7504-5555-8725-d0384e26d57b) Introduction Hope in God’s promises Hope on Value what you have New dawn, new hope When all else fails, try Jesus Be hopeful in hopelessness Find hope within Persevere Let God lead Explore the qualities of hope Don’t settle for second best Be an encourager Prayer changes things Be not dismayed Give thanks every day Take God at his word Live to your potential Laughter is the best medicine Be patient in tribulation Think happy thoughts Look for open doors Dispel your fears Hold on Do something creative Work through your problems Reminisce to rejuvenate There’s power in prayer Develop an attitude of gratitude The blessed hope Soul food Trust God’s timing Just for today Consider your value Trust God Hold on Nothing is too hard for God Let it go Start today How precious you are Learn to relax Get staying power More hope, less worry Capture negative thoughts Put your faith to the test Use what you’ve got Take God at his word Appreciate yourself Cherish what’s yours Enjoy the moment Choose to be happy Be optimistic about life Put hope into action Be calm Get excited about something Give, and it will come back to you Celebrate life Make up your mind Go back to the future Be the change Treasure your treasured moments Keep on keeping on Change your ways Look forward with hope Don’t stay down Don’t be miserable Keep fit, feel good Turn to the sun You are what you think You are indispensable Sow a little hope Endure your test Relax your face and smile Keep focused Release your potential The serenity of prayer It gets easier War of the mind Look up It’s worth the wait Go forward Don’t worry Think ahead Treat others well Take nothing for granted Lessons from a baby Choose a positive ring tone Look for the good Show genuine love Act what you believe ‘Big up’ yourself Maintain your friendships Don’t neglect God’s leading All things bright and beautiful Maintain your integrity Read more, watch less A prayer of hope A poem of hope A time to dance Hope in god The hope of the world Look up Hold on to hope Hope in the future Be proactive You’re never alone A beacon of hope Decide on your own ending Let hope heal Cast your cares on him Fear not Focus on the little things Never give in Start afresh Hope is life Act on inspiration Claim the gift Metamorphosis You are who you are Attitude problems Trust yourself Get up again Don’t let go Flee temptation Here today, gone tomorrow Believe, and you will Leave it to God Daily guidance Expect the unexpected Do it even when afraid Try nothing, gain nothing Count your blessings Learn your lessons Turn a minus to plus Be patient Look to the cross Turn it over to Jesus Keep going Wait for the morning Head for the stars You have an invisible friend Footprints in the sand God is omnipresent God has a plan for you Lean on God Good things come to those who wait Let God work it out Be Spirit-led Avoid a quick fix Saved by grace Hope changes the world Cherish your experiences Look to the light Submit to God Be a comforter Let God mould you Experience a new life Also by the Author Copyright (#litres_trial_promo) About the Publisher Introduction (#ucbae9ec9-7f26-54c6-b71b-b594b7a9fcbe) In a time when things seem rather despairing and when the news of the day often seems to be nothing other than bad news, what hope is there? Today there are people dying with no hope and, perhaps even worse, people living without hope. Yet such a seemingly dark and gloomy outlook is not the be all and end all: there is a ray of hope. We can experience life optimistically, expecting a bright future. It is God’s desire that we live life abundantly. I hope this volume will provide some possible answers for life’s worries, and enable you to experience a life worth living! Richard Daly Hope in God’s promises (#ucbae9ec9-7f26-54c6-b71b-b594b7a9fcbe) We could never keep every promise we’ve ever made. But God is 100 per cent faithful. Every one of God’s promises is ‘yes’ in Christ. For Further Reflection 2 Corinthians 1:20 Hope on (#ucbae9ec9-7f26-54c6-b71b-b594b7a9fcbe) Hope means hoping even when things seem hopeless. For Further Reflection Joel 3:16 Value what you have (#ucbae9ec9-7f26-54c6-b71b-b594b7a9fcbe) Never take a simple breath for granted. It’s a privilege to be alive. In spite of all cruelty and unfairness, life is beautiful, precious and an incredible gift. Let us make the best of it. For Further Reflection Psalm 8:3–6 New dawn, new hope (#ucbae9ec9-7f26-54c6-b71b-b594b7a9fcbe) Hope forever tells us that tomorrow will be better. For Further Reflection Lamentations 3:22–23 When all else fails, try Jesus (#ulink_a4240a1f-f851-589b-bf58-b380e8e15591) If you have been reduced to God as your only hope, you’re in a good place. For Further Reflection Psalm 3:3 Psalm 39:7 Be hopeful in hopelessness (#ulink_a1731e01-7eb6-5109-9575-b548c9a88498) As long as matters seem hopeful, hope remains merely superficial. It’s only when everything is hopeless, that hope truly proves its strength. For Further Reflection Romans 8:24 Job 5:9 Find hope within (#ulink_4f8012c4-c43b-5a61-bc19-f29543704c46) ‘Life treasures are not far afield upon some distant shore. Jewels of peace and happiness are found right at your door.’ Author unknown For Further Reflection Genesis 28:15 Persevere (#ulink_fca83a24-54c1-50fa-aa78-b6e335ddc6e0) There are many lessons that can be learnt from watching children learn to walk. Countless times they fall, cry and are hurt, but still get back up and try again. It’s a sure reminder that what we want to accomplish may not always be easy. But persevere! For Further Reflection Matthew 24:13 Matthew 19:14 Let God lead (#ulink_26141f37-d948-51c0-bcfd-563d1c115c08) When the way forward seems a bit blurred, it can be God’s way of getting you to recognise that things are changing. That’s the time to consult him as to your next move. For Further Reflection Proverbs 3:5, 6 Psalm 25:5 Explore the qualities of hope (#ulink_c4bb0ad3-5b6d-5d5e-842c-b05c79b2055b) Three relatives of hope: Willingness – to accept whatever comes knowing you’ll come through stronger. Determination – the ability to stand firm while those around you are falling. Insight – to see the character-developing hand of God in it all. Конец ознакомительного фрагмента. Текст предоставлен ООО «ЛитРес». Прочитайте эту книгу целиком, купив полную легальную версию (https://www.litres.ru/richard-daly/god-s-little-book-of-hope/?lfrom=688855901) на ЛитРес. Безопасно оплатить книгу можно банковской картой Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, со счета мобильного телефона, с платежного терминала, в салоне МТС или Связной, через PayPal, WebMoney, Яндекс.Деньги, QIWI Кошелек, бонусными картами или другим удобным Вам способом.