Happy weekend, my friends! First, I want to thank you for your wonderful words of encouragement and prayer on my Wednesday post. I am so thankful for this community that supports and encourages each other. It all points to God and His amazing presence here. You give Him great glory.

I don’t want to make this post about my daughter’s situation but will just say that we know it’s supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) and is very treatable and not uncommon. If I may, I ask only for your prayers that she press into her faith in a deeper way and that she be delivered of all fear. As her mama, I want to see my girl walk into the fullness of the life Jesus has for her. I bet you can relate to that. If I can pray for in like manner for one of your kiddos, leave a comment. That would bless me to pray for you.

Yesterday I stumbled (i.e. God led and I followed and read) on a verse that just ministered to my heart right now in a big way.

Come back to the place of safety, all you prisoners who still have hope! I promise this very day that I will repay two blessings for each of your troubles. — Zechariah 9:12 (NLT)

The NIV refers to those Zechariah is speaking to as “prisoners of hope,” but I love the New Living translation of this verse because of the clarity it gives the repayment of our troubles. Zechariah is speaking to the Jews in Jerusalem who had returned from their captivity in Babylon.

What touched my heart about this?

• God sees us in our trials and troubles
• God offers us safety
• God promises to restore what we’ve lost in double portion

Wow, now that’s the kind of hope that exceeds anything the world can offer us. And I’m standing on this promise. I’ve prayed it over myself and my family, and I am praying it for our SUM community too. I believe Abba not only will but wants to do this for us. That is His great big Daddy-heart for every one of us.

My friend, if you’re struggling to believe this, that’s okay. I do at times as well. God doesn’t expect us to believe perfectly. He wants us to believe He is perfect and can do all things. He is our greatest promise and hope.

Lord, forgive our unbelief and help us believe You and Your promises. Let our lives bring You great glory. In Jesus’ Holy Name, amen.

Have an amazing weekend full of God’s rest and love.
Love you dearly,
Dineen