Chatting with a good friend recently I was reminded once again that Advent and Christmas can prove a very difficult period for many of us, and not just because of the extra jobs that need doing... There is an emphasis on expectation, waiting and longing that can be painful to dwell upon.
My prayer is that the last verse of this passage will become a reality for all of us - that by the power of the Holy Spirit we really will overflow with hope and be filled with joy and peace as we trust in the God of Hope...
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. Amen. (New International Version, NIV)
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