Hope That Does Not Disappoint (1)
Times Of Refreshing Daily Devotional
Date: Thursday, 15 January 2026
Topic: Hope That Does Not Disappoint (1)
Focus: A New Year Anchored in God’s Hope
🔥Theme:
A new year often brings new expectations—and sometimes quiet fears. But God offers a kind of hope that is not fragile, uncertain, or temporary. This series focuses on building confident hope in God’s promises as the year unfolds. Through these devotionals, you will learn how to trust God beyond outcomes, hold onto hope during uncertainty, and walk forward with assurance that God will not fail you. This is hope that stands firm—because it is rooted in Him.
📖 Key Verse:
“And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 5:5
Devotional:
The beginning of a new year often stirs hope—hope for change, growth, healing, and new opportunities. But human hope can fade when circumstances don’t go as planned. God offers a different kind of hope. Romans 5:5 tells us that hope in God does not disappoint. This means it does not fail, collapse, or leave us ashamed. God’s hope is not based on perfect conditions; it is rooted in His faithful character.
📖 Scripture Reading:
- Romans 5:5 — Hope rooted in God’s love
- Lamentations 3:22–23 — New mercies for a new year
- Hebrews 10:23 — God is faithful to His promises
💧 Refreshing for the Day:
So, beloved, as move on through the year, you may not know how everything will unfold. But you can move forward with confidence, knowing that God’s promises remain sure. His love surrounds you, and His Spirit strengthens you. This year does not begin with uncertainty—it begins with hope that holds. God’s hope is strong enough to carry you through every season of this year. Stay Refreshed!
✨ Note This:
🌱 Hope rooted in God never leads to disappointment.
🛡️ Responsibility:
Begin this year by placing your hope fully in God—not in outcomes, timelines, or circumstances.
🙏 Prayer:
Father, as I step into this new year, I place my hope in You alone. Help me trust Your promises and walk forward with confidence in Your faithfulness. Fill my heart with steady hope and peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
🔥 Prophetic Declaration:
My hope is rooted in God, and it will not disappoint me. I enter this new year confident in His promises and secure in His love. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
As always, thank you for reading and until next time. May today’s Times of Refreshing refresh, encourage and empower you! For previous devotionals, please visit: www.thefountspring.org
