028: Joyful in Hope | Romans 12:12

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

I read this verse over and over as I prepared for the podcast. Something was jumping off the page at me. Each time, I felt like I understood just a little bit more. Then I looked at the verses that surround it. Be a living sacrifice. Follow Jesus. Care for others. It’s as if God put a small side note in the middle of Romans, chapter 12. It as if God is speaking to us directly and letting us know that living that kind of life of sacrifice and love is difficult. But He will be there for us every step of the way. So, be joyful (not depressed!) in hope, stay patient because God will come through, and stay connected to Him in prayer.

One Verse is a short, daily devotional designed to help you grow closer to God through less than 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

Consistency trumps intensity. When it comes to working out, eating healthy, or managing our finances, consistency always trumps intensity. We reach our major life goals through small, purposeful steps taken daily. The same is true in our spiritual lives. I truly believe you will grow closer to God by spending just 5 minutes a day with Him versus cramming in an hour once a month. The One Verse Devotional is here to help take away the barriers of spending time with God. Now, during your workout, drive to work, or even shopping for groceries, you can invest in your spiritual life.

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