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Hope Ushers in Advent

December 2, 2019 5 Comments

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Are you in need of a little hope? Or a lot? This is season of hope and promise.

Weddings are so full of hope for the future.

We had a wedding last week in our family. Our son married his bride. I’m pretty sure they didn’t get married without the hope of a long life together. Hope. Hopeful.

Are you in need of a little hope? Or a lot? This is season of hope and promise.

Where can we see hope, that intangible feeling or surety we seek? When I was writing this post, it changed directions several times. Last night I went through some photos, okay a lot, to find those that may represent Hope. I selected several thinking I’d decide this morning which ones to use. Then it became clear.

Where can we see that Hope so desperately long for? When I look, through the framework of faith, I see the signs of Hope all around me. It is everywhere. The God of Glory doesn’t hide Hope.

This morning, I’m looking for hope.

The God of Glory doesn’t hide Hope

Yesterday was the first day of Advent. In churches and homes, the candle of Hope was lit.

Madison House Staircase
Hope can be found

One small candle to represent of the Hope of Christ’s second coming. This is a certainty. He will come again. Hope in that is not a foolish wish.

Hope in a coming baby

This candle of Hope marks the waiting of His coming. He came before. That story is just flat out jaw dropping amazing! Just think of it. The barren older woman, Elizabeth having John. Mary’s beautiful song of acceptance. The birth. The star, the shepherds who saw and heard the angels sing. The wise men coming from afar…

The Word became flesh

Yesterday, after all the celebrations and joy, I realized Advent was upon us. I love Advent. Actually, I love many of the traditional beautifully creative practices that give recognition and encouragement for me in my walk. Doesn’t that say it all…I almost missed the beginning of Advent because I was busy and tired!

Hope dances in the rain

The lighting of the candles, it is said, began as a visual way with actions to tell the story of His first coming and the promise of His second one to children. The first candle of Hope sets the stage for the others. He was coming, He did and he will again. So don’t be idle while waiting. Keep search for Hope and living in that Hope.

Hope Seen in Art
(Uffuzi Art Gallery)

The Hope of Heaven, the hope of His coming again fills my heart.

This evening, the week, we will light the first candle in our home…The Candle of Hope.

Hope Celebrated
(Italian Cathedral)

I went looking and I found it!!

Hope for the future

“Hope was found. A star lit the sky, the angels cried glory. Light broke through the darkest night. Hope is alive. Hope is alive. Cause love came down, love came down.”  Listen here

                                                                                                                      

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  1. Maria says

    December 7, 2019 at 1:53 pm

    Such a beautiful post my friend!

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  2. Bliss says

    December 4, 2019 at 12:21 pm

    Always gotta have hope!

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  3. Barbara Chapman says

    December 4, 2019 at 1:22 am

    Hello Linda! I love that you’ve shared the Hope of our great Savior here in this post. Hope for a weary world… “Love came down at Christmastime…”~ Christina Rosetti. <3 Several years ago I wrote a series of four posts taking each week's theme from Ms. Rosetti's poem. Enjoy lighting the Advent candles each week!

    Happy Christmas season to you and your family,
    Barb 🙂

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  4. Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod says

    December 2, 2019 at 8:43 pm

    Linda – this is such a beautiful and inspiring message. Thanks so very much for sharing your heart.

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      December 3, 2019 at 1:23 pm

      Thanks so much for not only reading but also reading. Have a wonderful day.

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