😊☀️👋🏻 Good morning, friend!

Good morning! It’s Pastor Blake again, and I’m so glad we get to spend this time together today.

Have you ever felt forgotten? Maybe by a friend, a loved one, or even by God? It’s a hard place to be, but today we’re reminded that God never forgets His people. His faithfulness to His promises gives us hope, even when life feels uncertain.

Let’s reflect on the truth that God sees us, remembers us, and invites us to trust Him.

🙏 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:

READ: Luke 1:68-79; Malachi 3:13-18; Philippians 1:18b-26

Devotional Focus: Malachi 3:16
“Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in His presence concerning those who feared the Lord and honored His name.”

Reflection:
The people of Israel had grown weary in their faithfulness. They felt like their devotion didn’t matter and that God had forgotten them. But Malachi reminds them that God sees and remembers those who honor Him.

This is a promise of hope: God doesn’t forget His people. He keeps every promise, and He listens to every prayer. Advent is a reminder that God is always working to restore us, even when we can’t see it.

We can cling to this hope and share it with others, knowing that God remembers us and invites us to be part of His story of restoration.

Reflection Questions:

1. Have you ever felt like God forgot you? How does Malachi 3:16 encourage you?

2. How can you remind someone else that God sees and remembers them?

💡 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:

Write a note to someone who feels forgotten. Share Malachi 3:16 and remind them that God sees and remembers them.

Pray and Serve:

Spend time in prayer thanking God for His faithfulness to you. Ask Him to show you how you can encourage someone who needs to hear that God remembers them.

📢 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 seeing me and remembering me. Help me to trust Your faithfulness and share Your hope with others who feel forgotten. 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 #HopeDeclaration. 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?

We’d love to see you at Mountainside Community Bible Church! Join us for worship and a welcoming community every Sunday at 10 AM. Plan your visit below—we can’t wait to meet you!