We are all waiting for things to change, improve and be normal again !

On Monday morning before I had got out of bed worries came flooding in, filling my head!

Then it must have been the beautiful Grace of God because I also heard in my head the words "Let Hope Arise."

I knew then that I had a choice to either keep the worry playing out in my thoughts and emotions, or I had the choice to let HOPE (Jesus) come into my mind and dispel the negative thoughts.

I also had the choice to ask the Holy Spirit to give me His peace.

In life , problems and sorrow will always present before us , but then often at the same time we can know joy and good things happening as well. We often juggle between these different emotions daily.

Waiting for life to never have a challenge isn't a reality or option for any of us . Life is full of Joy and pain.

Waiting though every day for the HOPE of Jesus to lead us, strengthen us and guide us is a truth , a reality and a promise given to you and me because God sent His Son Jesus to us.

I pray in this Christmas season you will be able to look up like the Shepherds and the wise Men did , so many years ago. They saw and heard the Host of Angels and saw the magnificent Star announcing that our KING had been born.

I pray that you too will be able to see and declare that the God of ALL Hope has come to you and come to our world, and that the darkness trembles at the powerful name of JESUS.

I trust you choose HOPE to rise in your heart and soul .

HOPE for every worry and challenge ,

HOPE for your loved ones ,

HOPE for healing and

HOPE for those around us who are in much need.

HOPE is the name JESUS.

The lyrics from Hillsong United "He is Everything" say it so well.

Name above names

Lamb that was slain

Beautiful God

The king above kings

God of all things

Beautiful God......

So let hope rise

And darkness tremble

In Your holy light

That every eye will see

Jesus our God

Great and mighty to be praised.....

With everything, with everything (with everything)

We will shout for Your glory

With everything, with everything

We will shout forth Your praise

With love xx Linda