In the Word: A Promise Fulfilled
Welcome to Hope Mommies’ In the Word devotionals. It is our desire that this series will aid you in getting in the Bible for yourself and discovering the joy that comes from hearing from God through the pages of His Word.
“to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us” – Ephesians 3:20
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We have the Holy Spirit within us, enabling us to return to the “real world” after loss with the peace that He is with us and that we truly are with Him here on earth for the sake of His good purposes that He day-by-day reveals to us. If you cannot see for yourself a way through your dark agony of grief, take heart in the power at work in you through the Holy Spirit.
He is able to do in you and through you more than you can ask and more than you can imagine. Perhaps loss has brought to you a crisis of faith and you cannot see your way through it to restoration. Know that interlaced in the words of Jesus promising the Holy Spirit, He also speaks of the topic of obedience. He speaks of His own, that out of love for the Father, Jesus was obedient unto the death—a death that His Father commanded Him to die (John 14:31). In having God’s Spirit within us, we have the very same power that enabled Jesus Christ to submit to death. We have a profound power at work in us. Through His Word, let Him lead you through grief; whatever that process is for you personally, He knows.
So take with you, sister, the knowledge that you have the Holy Spirit; you are with Him and He with you. These days on earth are filled with the One who guarantees, teaches, and helps. These days are marked by His power —a promise fulfilled in us this very day—Jesus said:
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you.”
Peace, sisters, in the Holy Spirit for another day in or for another day returning back to the “real world” after tremendous loss.
REFELCT:
- In what ways has the Spirit equipped you for life after loss?
- What does Ephesians 2:13-22 teach us about the peace we have been given by God?
JOURNAL:
Life after the loss of a baby is filled with many difficulties. Take a moment to make a list of challenges you face in returning to the “real world” after your loss. Then, write out John 14:25-27 and meditate on this beautiful promise that you have been given and which has been fulfilled by the Spirit.
We would be honored to share your story as a Hope Mom on our blog. On Saturdays we feature Hope Moms’ stories in order to showcase God’s faithfulness even in the midst of such deep sorrow. If you would like to have your story shared on our blog for this purpose, learn more and submit here.
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