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CARRYING YOUR CROSS DAILY (5)

Times Of Refreshing Daily Devotional www.thefountspring.org

Date: Saturday, 19 October 2024

Focus: Enduring with Hope

To carry your cross daily is to endure, but not without hope. Jesus carried His cross knowing that the resurrection was on the other side. We, too, carry our crosses with the hope of eternal life and the joy of knowing Christ more intimately. Endurance in the Christian life is fueled by hope—the confident expectation that God’s promises will be fulfilled. When we endure hardships, we keep our eyes on Jesus, the source of our hope.

Scripture Reading: “Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” — Hebrews 12:2

Refreshing for the Day: So, beloved, when you feel weary today, remember that endurance is possible because of the hope we have in Christ. Set your focus on Him and the promises of God. Reflect at the end of the day on how hope sustained you through your challenges. Stay Refreshed!

Note This: Hope is the anchor for our souls, keeping us steady as we endure the trials of life.

Responsibility: How can you fix your eyes on Jesus during challenging times? How does hope sustain you in your walk with Christ?

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, help me to endure the trials of life with hope, knowing that You are faithful and Your promises are true. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

Prophetic Word: I declare that I will endure with hope, fixing my eyes on Jesus, who is the author and finisher of my faith. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Bible Texts: Hebrews 12:2

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Obiorah, Emeka Prince is a Gospel Servant, an author, a counsellor, a teacher and a minister of the Word. He is a versatile writer and a blogger. He has written many articles published online. He is a member of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria, (CCRN). He is the author of Times of Refreshing Online Daily Devotional, a daily online devotional that was borne out of the inspiration and direction of the Holy Spirit. It ushers fresh breath into the souls of men, while refreshing and nourishing his spiritual wellbeing. He is the Founder and the Chairman Board of Trustee of The Fount Spring Empowerment Foundation, a non-governmental Organization formed to be a source of help to humanity towards empowering the people. He is happily married to Vivian and proud father to Testimony and Thanksgiving.