Just had to share this list from the executive director of Shaohannah's Hope (a non-profit agency started by Steven and Marybeth Chapman to provide grants for Christian families wanting to adopt). I love how he lays out the reasons we have for showing hope and what we should be pointing to in our efforts, namely the truths in Scripture. Enjoy and be challenged!
-Show hope of your heavenly inheritance: Give your money to the poor.
-Show hope of the marriage supper of the lamb: Feed the hungry.
-Show hope of forgiveness in Christ: Forgive your enemies.
-Show hope of God's justice: Seek justice for the oppressed.
-Show hope of God's mercy: Be merciful to others.
-Show hope of your heavenly citizenship: Welcome a foreigner.
-Show hope of freedom from captivity: Visit those in prison.
-Show hope of the resurrection of our risen bridegroom: Bring joy to widows.
-Show hope of your heavenly adoption: Adopt a child.
List by Scott Hasenbalg, quoted in Shaohannah's Hope Today, Spring 2007, p. 2.
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This is a great list. I want to print it out and keep it on my fridge as a daily reminder of what is important.
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