60 Seconds of Hope with Horace McMillon

When We’re Really Going Through It

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295449/fan_mail/new] When We’re Really Going Through It Sometimes we find ourselves in crisis so deep that it’s hard for us to know when or if we’re going to make it through. In these moments we are reminded to remain steady and be encouraged that we will make it through. “…But the one who endures to the end will be saved.” — from Matthew 10:22 “Endures” (ὑπομείνας / hypomeinas) here means to be steady, consistent, and persistent in the face of pressure. We don’t allow ourselves to get swept up in the chaos of the moment. We stay centered regardless of what is happening around us. “Saved” (σωθήσεται / sōthēsetai) here means preserved, made whole, and delivered. It is the assurance that although things may not be alright, they’re going to be alright. I’m Horace McMillon. This is 60 Seconds of Hope. Peace be with you. #60SecondsofHope #DailyReflection #Encouragement #SpiritualEncouragement #SpiritualGrowth #Discipleship #DailyDevotion #DailyInspiration #faith #hope #FaithandLife #HopeForToday Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295449/support]

A Prayer For When People Are Against Us

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295449/fan_mail/new] A Prayer for When People Are Against Us Loving God, When people are against us, help us not be consumed by anger, fear, resentment, or disappointment. Free us from the cycle of revenge, retaliation, and retribution. Let our lives not be defined by who we oppose or by who opposes us. Instead, help us focus on who we are called to be and what we are called to do. Help us make the world a better place, and be a blessing to those we meet. Amen. #60SecondsofHope #DailyPrayer #EveningPrayer #Prayer #Inspiration #Encouragement #SpiritualEncouragement #SpiritualGrowth #faith #hope #FaithandLife #HopeforToday Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295449/support]

When People Oppose Us

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295449/fan_mail/new] When People Are Against Us When people are against us, and do not have our best interests at heart, we often feel angry, afraid, or simply disappointed. We’re tempted to seek revenge or retribution. Or at least to get them before they can get us. But Genesis shifts our focus away from them and back onto our purpose. “I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” (Genesis 12:3) At first glance, this verse appears to tell us to leave revenge to God. But a deeper reading places the emphasis elsewhere—not on those who oppose us, but on the calling God has given us. There will always be people who oppose us. Vigilance is appropriate. But we cannot allow our identities to be defined by them. Our attention belongs elsewhere: on who we are, and on how we are called to bless the world. I’m Horace McMillon. This is 60 Seconds of Hope. Peace be with you. #60SecondsofHope #DailyReflection #Encouragement #SpiritualEncouragement #SpiritualGrowth #Discipleship #DailyDevotion #DailyInspiration #faith #hope #FaithandLife #HopeForToday Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295449/support]

A Prayer For When There’s No Sign Things Are Getting Better

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295449/fan_mail/new] A Prayer for When There’s No Sign Things Are Getting Better Loving God, When the worst has happened, help us not give in to our despair. When there’s no sign things are going to get better soon, give us the strength to carry on. When the future feels ominous, help us trust that you are still present, still with us. Remind us that just as dawn follows every night and the spring rains bring new life to the earth, your steadfast love will bring restoration and redemption. Give us the determination to press on until we see that day come to be. Amen. #60SecondsofHope #DailyPrayer #EveningPrayer #Prayer #Inspiration #Encouragement #SpiritualEncouragement #SpiritualGrowth #faith #hope #FaithandLife #HopeforToday Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295449/support]

Faith Around And Find Out

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295449/fan_mail/new] Faith Around And Find Out When the worst has happened, and there’s no sign things are getting better anytime soon… We are encouraged to keep going, keep working, keep trusting, and to never give in to the despair of the moment—even if it lasts for a long while. “Let us know, let us press on to know the LORD; his appearing is as sure as the dawn; he will come to us like the showers, like the spring rains that water the earth.” — Hosea 6:3 In Hosea’s time, the social covenants had broken down, society was collapsing, and they were on the verge of being conquered and taken into exile by a foreign nation. Just as dawn follows every night, and the spring rains give new life to the earth, God’s redeeming presence will renew and deliver us. So we keep showing up. We keep loving. We keep trusting that dawn is coming. If we faith around, we’ll find out. I’m Horace McMillon. This is 60 Seconds of Hope. Peace be with you. #60SecondsofHope #DailyReflection #Encouragement #SpiritualEncouragement #SpiritualGrowth #Discipleship #DailyDevotion #DailyInspiration #Hope #Perseverance #KeepGoing #FaithJourney #hosea Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295449/support]