His Promises Bandage Me
The past 2 years have broken me, shaken me to the core, taken me to my knees, and bandaged me up. Somehow God has found me completely broken at His feet, pleading for mercy, asking for grace, and in desperation, relying solely on His strength. And always, in a way that I have not known in my walk as a Christian thus far, His promises have bandaged me. They have covered my wounds like soothing aloe on an inflamed burn, and given me the strength to hope again. They have brought life back to my dry bones that feel broken, and beyond repair.
I have felt the deepest pain I know only tragedy and loss can bring…I have asked why thousands of times. I have doubted, I have let go of hope momentarily; I have been angry, furious even, yet, I have always found my way back to His hope again. With the Holy Spirit’s whispers in the midst of grief and despair…on long drives to the cemetery to visit the last physical remembrance I have of my daughter, I have found His hope in a way more real than I thought hope could ever be. I have sat at her grave, and had hope. I have received bills from the hospital for her, and I have hope. I am referred to as “someone without children” often, yet I have hope. I have dreams of her, and wake up without her, yet, I still have hope. And it never disappoints. Because of Jesus. Without Him, there is no hope. But with Him, there always is. He has truly conquered all…and His promises are true. He shall wipe every tear, and there will be no more death, or crying, or pain. That is promise that He is true to keep. And there is eternity…so much longer than this life. This life is but a speck in comparison to what is waiting for us. Forever. He promises us forever with no pain. So for that, I can hope. I can believe again. I can trust Him with my life in a way that I never trusted before. I can hurt, and I can be healed. All because of Jesus. What a Savior He truly is.
There is undeniable power in not only His promises, but the hope we have in them.
And we all crave hope. It is what heals our hearts.
-Lindsey Moon, Hope Mom to Faith Leigh Ann
Letha Thomas
December 2, 2015 (2:53 pm)
Even if I don’t win just reading the posts that come with each one is so encouraging!
Kayla Didier
December 2, 2015 (3:23 pm)
Is there a way to confirm that I’ve entered the giveaway? I just can’t tell for sure. I’m using my phone so I don’t know if that’s the problem. Also, where are you posting the winner from the day before? Thanks!
Ashlee Schmidt
December 2, 2015 (3:52 pm)
Kayla,
The first two entries are required before options for other entries open up. As you enter click the drop down boxes for both “Subscribe to Hope Mommies Newsletter” and “Follow Hope Mommies Blog” each of those dropboxes have a button to click at the bottom right-hand side that says, “Enter” if you click on that your entry will be rewarded. If you submit both of those entries three more entry options will become available. You should be able to see if you have successfully entered on the top menu bar of the Giveaway Form. It will keep count of how many entries you have earned out of the possible five. Before you submit any entries it will read “0/5”
If you have any more questions or trouble entering you can email me directly at editor(at)hopemommies(dot)org
The winner from yesterday’s giveaway was posted on the Giveaway Form on yesterdays post –> 12 Days of Christmas {Giveaway 1} The winner for each giveaway will be posted on the Giveaway Form at midnight each night.
Kayla Didier
December 3, 2015 (2:09 pm)
Thank you!
LaTanya
December 2, 2015 (3:56 pm)
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Dagmar M
December 2, 2015 (6:19 pm)
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Lisa
December 2, 2015 (7:43 pm)
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Amanda
December 2, 2015 (8:55 pm)
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Katherine
December 2, 2015 (9:55 pm)
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Jerrie
December 2, 2015 (10:42 pm)
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Sara
December 3, 2015 (3:57 am)
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Kara McDonald
December 3, 2015 (4:02 am)
I love the birch wood ornaments so much!
Ashlee Schmidt
December 3, 2015 (6:01 am)
Congratulations Becca K! You have won our Day 2 Giveaway! Please check your e-mail tomorrow for further instructions on how to receive these items!
And thank you for everyone who participated!
Continue to follow the blog over the next 10 days for a chance to win one of our other giveaways in this 12 Days of Christmas series!