Trust in Christ = Hope for a Future

How can I serve thee, Lord?

A thought, a prayer, a small gesture towards a friend in need...
that, I believe, is how Christ calls me to serve Him in my day.

We may never know the impact someone's words or gestures
have in changing someone's outlook, heart or mind. I've found
that when I extend kindness and serve others ahead of my own needs,
God raises me to a new level of grace...one where the desire to serve
Him increases.

Lord, deliver me from my selfish ways that I may serve those in
need of hope, love, and faith today. Let your light shine through
me that others may see your Glory and be drawn to you.

In Christ, Hope is born anew. His Light casts out the darkness.
The promise of His love is everlasting.

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A friend of mine is battling with depression, spiritual
warfare and a deep sense of hopelessness in her life.
I thought I might offer her a bit of hope to cast a ray
of light into this dark season of her life.

I found this little heart rock in my travels and added some
scripture quotes to this beautiful stationary to create a card for her -
A reminder that trusting Christ offers hope for our future.


(click on the image for a close-up of the sweet little heart rock)

A Thrill of Hope...

"For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
~ Isaiah 9:6 (New International Version)

May the Holy Spirit fill those empty and lonely places of your heart, may you rest quietly and peacefully in his gentle embrace. May God's love and grace fill your hearts to overflowing this Christmas. Wishing you the blessings of His overwhelming Peace, His unfathomable Love and His unending grace. I pray that during the days ahead that your hearts be filled with a renewed sense of Hope.

Blessings,
Kimberly

Christmas Songs - Josh Groban - Oh Holy Night.mp3 - Josh Groban

Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace

You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. either do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. ~ Matthew 5:14-16

Photograph of sunflower taken during a 2 week road trip to New Mexico, 1996.

Hope

©1998 Kimberly Nyce

Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul.
And sings the tune
Without the words, and never stops at all.
~Emily Dickinson

Photograph taken at Mount Auburn Cemetary, 1998.