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Sunday Seasoned Sayings: Wait for Hope

November 20, 2011 By Sandra Heska King

When life is heavy and hard to take, go off by yourself.
Enter the silence.
Bow in prayer.
Don’t ask questions: Wait for hope to appear.
Don’t run from trouble.
Take it full-face.
The “worst” is never the worst.
~Lamentations 3:28-30 (Message)

 

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  1. Deidra says

    November 20, 2011 at 9:44 am

    These Sunday posts are just warming my heart!
    “The ‘worst’ is never the worst.” Wow. I’m tucking that one into my back pocket. Thanks so much for linking up!

  2. S. Etole says

    November 20, 2011 at 10:48 am

    Such a good message here … thank you.

  3. Joanne Norton says

    November 20, 2011 at 11:03 am

    Jeremiah is a character that actually still lives today… in my personality. I always recognize much of what he walked through, wanted to see changes occur through the Lord, was heartbroken when he saw choices that could bring spiritual “death”… and how he tried and tried to be faithful to his Lord. This was a good post, a good reminder. Thanks.

  4. Carol J. Garvin says

    November 20, 2011 at 11:18 am

    The perfect message for me as I prepare for church this morning, and the photo is also perfect. Thanks, Sandy.

  5. Linda says

    November 20, 2011 at 12:46 pm

    Precious words Sandy.

  6. Lynn Mosher says

    November 20, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    Ooo…love the Message version of this verse! Thanks, Sandra! Blessings!

  7. Cecilia Marie Pulliam says

    November 20, 2011 at 3:39 pm

    Yes, we need to remember we don’t have to rely on our strength. I find that very comforting.

  8. Shanda Oakley says

    November 20, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    Such a beautiful photo and a beautiful translation. I had never read this in the message before.
    I also have a photo weekend blog hop called In Search of Beauty, opened from friday night through Sunday midnight. I’d love to have you come link up sometime.

  9. Michelle DeRusha says

    November 20, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    Praying for you as you wait for hope, Sandy.

  10. Shelly Miller says

    November 20, 2011 at 8:00 pm

    Love that way the Message translates these verses of scripture! And wonderful photo to go with such powerful thoughts.

  11. Jennifer@GDWJ says

    November 21, 2011 at 11:36 am

    I see lots of “Ys” there in your picture. May you rest in Yahweh’s arms today. Love you.

  12. Sharon says

    November 21, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    Just love this! And needed it today! Thank you my dear friend! Love you!

  13. Melinda Ysaguirre says

    November 22, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    Promise of hope speaks into my heart…love this passage of scripture in Message Bible.
    Praying love, hope, and peace over you, sister.
    Wrapping you all in ((tender hugs))
    LYI

  14. Cecilia Marie Pulliam says

    November 22, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    Wise words. Thank you for so eloquently pointing them out. I love your photos, Sandy, as well as your poetry.

  15. leslie says

    December 4, 2011 at 11:30 am

    i know i’m on the wrong sunday, here… but scrolling through your posts i came across this one, and it so encouraged me. thank you… i need to wait upon Him, in hope.

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