😊☀️👋🏻 Good morning, friend!

Hey everyone! Pastor Blake signing in for our final day of this HOPE journey. We’ve explored trust, prayer, gratitude, God’s promises, and His peace. Today, let’s bring it all together and see how living with a thankful heart transforms our lives. Let’s dive in!

🙏 HUMBLE

Begin this time pondering the following questions:

1. What are you thankful for today?

2. What burdens, fears, or areas of sin do you need to release to God today?

Now, let’s ask God to help us find HOPE in Him today:

“Lord, open my heart and mind to Your Word today. Help me to see the hope You have for me in these pages. Shine Your light on every truth, and guide me to understand, trust, and apply what You reveal. May Your presence transform my heart and fill me with the hope only You can give. Amen.”

📖 OBSERVE

Now, let’s observe what God has to say in His Word:

Devotional Reflection:

• Verse 15 – “And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts… And always be thankful.”

Christ’s peace should govern our emotions and decisions. Gratitude is a continual posture that acknowledges His lordship.

• Verse 16 – “Let the message about Christ… fill your lives… with thankful hearts.”

Immersing ourselves in God’s Word and worship cultivates a heart overflowing with thankfulness.

• Verse 17 – “And whatever you do or say… giving thanks through him to God the Father.”

Our entire lives become an expression of gratitude when we live for Jesus, impacting how we act and speak.

Reflection Questions:

1. How can you let Christ’s peace rule in your heart daily?

2. In what ways can you incorporate gratitude into every aspect of your life?

💡 PERSONALIZE

Now to make this personal in your life, consider this question:

What is one area where God is encouraging you to grow or change?

❤️ ENGAGE

Sharing Hope & Encouraging Others:

Share with someone how living with a thankful heart has changed you. Encourage them to embrace gratitude as well.

Pray and Serve:

Pray for your community, that others may experience the joy of thankfulness and trust in God.

📢 MY #HOPEDECLARATION

Create your own declaration of hope today!

“Today I can _______________________ because of Jesus Christ!”

Snap a pic of your #HopeDeclaration and share it on Social Media!

🙏 STOP AND PRAY: 

Father, thank You for all You have done in my life. Help me to let Your peace rule in my heart and to live each day with gratitude. May my life be a reflection of Your love and goodness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

✨ READY TO GO DEEPER?

Take a few moments to reflect on today’s insights and how they apply to your journey. Use your Daily HOPE Journal to capture your thoughts, prayers, and commitments, and watch your relationship with God grow deeper each day.

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💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: 

We’d love to hear from you! To stay committed, reply to this email or head over to the comments section on today’s post to share your Spirit-Led Action commitment. Let’s encourage each other in this journey!

🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: 

Want to go deeper? Listen to this week’s Hope for the Mountainside podcast episode.

⛪️ WHY NOT VISIT US IN PERSON?

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