1. Trust in your Lord anew. Don’t put the cart before the horse, trying so hard to believe in your expectations regarding God’s promise that you pull back from believing in the faithfulness of the Promiser Himself. He will fulfill His promises—in His own time and way.
2. Dwell in God and in His provision for you. Stir up your heart to thank Him for everything. He Himself is your secure dwelling place, and He will always be there for you.
3. Commit yourself to Him all over again. Confess your fears and put them aside in favor of trusting that He will see you through. The God who put the dream in your heart promises to fortify you every step of the way. Do you believe that? OK, then—that’s something you can stand on!
Closing Invitational Prayer
Father, I am grateful for my past, but I need fresh pages to turn. I open my heart to You so that You can rekindle old dreams and put new ones into my heart. I want to be able to follow You into the future You have planned for me, and I need Your help so that I can hear Your directives and persist through hard times. I have a dream of being a source of life for those around me, and I believe You are developing that dream more every day. I find my hope in You alone. Amen.
This article has been adapted from the book Finding Hope – Rediscovering Life After Tragedy by James W. Goll. Deeply personal and intensely practical, Finding Hope will help you or someone you love find fullness of life even in difficulty.
For the original article, visit encountersnetwork.com.
Joyce Meyer 
Stephen Strang 
Charisma Media Staff 
