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Dec 03 2024

Hope

BY MARCIA SHARPE

I saw hope on the face of a woman leaving a hospital appointment

I heard hope in the voices of a couple expecting a baby after having lost two

I prayed hope for a lady having radiotherapy after a breast removal

I spoke hope to a child who waits for parents to resolve issues within their marriage

I hugged with hope a woman whose husband is very ill

I cried hope for a gentleman suddenly left on his own

I sang hope into my soul

I whistled hope and joy as I walked through my day

I delighted in the hope of the rainbow

I whispered hope to a friend I may never see again

I cheered, my hope for my child to master a skill finally realised

I watched Hope, a dog, as she comforts her owners, grieving parents of a teenager

I danced alone to express my hope in the Lord

I welcomed the rain, the hope of a good season

I often hope for a sunny day, a good report, a coffee with a friend, and time alone

I believe faith, hope and love cannot be separated; you can’t have one without the others

I welcome hope, for it is assurance that my full purpose in life is not yet fulfilled

I live in hope, for the best is yet to come

                                           While there is LIFE, there is HOPE

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Written by Admin · Categorized: Baptist Church Oamaru, Inspirational · Tagged: gift from God, Hope is, our hope

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