my hope is in the Lord

 

O Israel, hope in the Lord

from this time forth and forevermore.

Psalm 131:3

God is my hope and my confidence, right now and for all my days. Hope in the LORD will carry me into eternity. It brings perspective on my life right now and it brings confidence for my future. Hope that only God can give is a wonderful experience.

Real hope in the real world and hope beyond my own death are known to me in Christ. This powerful hope is sustaining. It brings peace beyond the worst of struggles. I am reminded of an old hymn:

My hope is in the Lord

Who gave Himself for me

and paid the price

of all my sin at Calvary

No merit of my own

His anger to suppress

my only hope is found

in Jesus' righteousness

And now for me He stands

before the Father's throne

He shows His wounded hands

and names me as His own

His grace has planned it all

'tis mine but to believe

and recognize His work of love

and Christ receive

For me, He died

For me, He lives

And everlasting life and light

He freely gives