HOPE

Snippet

I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.  Martin Luther King, Jr.

Scripture

Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection,[e] and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.[f] 12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. 13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.

Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. 15 Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!

Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. 18 Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.

Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say,

“I will take revenge;

 I will pay them back,”[g]

 says the Lord.   Instead,

“If your enemies are hungry, feed them.

If they are thirsty, give them something to drink.

In doing this, you will heap

burning coals of shame on their heads.”[h]

Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. Romans 12:9-21

Song

Hope To Carry On by Rich Mullins

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsYR9DhnrN8

I can see Jesus hanging on a cross

I can see Jesus hanging on a cross

Oh, I can see Jesus hanging on a cross

He came looking for the lost

And love has come

Love has come

Love has come

And given me hope to carry on

I can hear Jesus saying Father forgive (Father forgive)

I can hear Jesus saying Father forgive (Father forgive them)

I can hear Jesus saying Father forgive

And what a thing He did

Love has come

Love has come

Love has come

And given me hope to carry on

And I can see love

Love is all I want to see

It can make a beggar rich

It can set a prisoner free

I know He can do it for you

God knows He did it for me

And I can see love

And love is all I want to show you

Love

Love's the only way to go

And love

But love is all a man might need to know

This I know

And you know Peter put away his sword

I can see Peter putting away his sword

Well I can see Peter put away his sword

He won't fight no more

Love has come

Love has come

Love has come

And given me hope to carry on

To carry on

To carry on

Sentence Praye

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Praise you O God, for you are Love!

By faith I affirm Love is greater than hate!

Yet, in this sin filled world violence forces us to change instantly

And our prayers for peace seem to be pie in the sky

Holy Spirit give us the courage to carry on with love

While the world practices hate.

We pray for Jesus return when Shalom

Will finally come.  Come Lord Jesus

Come Quickly.  Amen R.M.