Rays of Hope

Philippians 1:6 - "And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns."

Be confident, because if God started it, He will finish it.

Philippians 3:13, 14 - "No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us."

Forget what's behind and press forward.

Philippians 4:6 - "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done."

Stop worrying and allow God's peace to consume you. 

Philippians 4:13 - "For I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength."

You are empowered.

Philippians 4:8, 9 - "And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you."

This is how you empower yourself. 

Philippians 4:19 - "And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus."

This is the Promise.

Peace!
Desiree A. Eastland
First Lady, HOPE Church Pearland