LOVE ALWAYS HOPES!!

HOPE defined:
1.To wish for something with expectation of its fulfillment.

2. Archaic To have confidence; trust.

1. To look forward to with confidence or expectation: We hope that our children will be successful.

2. To expect and desire.

How fitting! I just went to see the movie "Soul Surfer" today with some of my family and some friends.

The movie (in case you don't know) is about Bethany Hamilton. She was a young surfer who had ambitions of going pro. Then, one day, as she was hanging out in the ocean on her board with a friend, a shark came and took one of her arms. It was a miracle she survived because she lost 60% of her blood. But, that wasn't where the story ended at all.

She believed (hoped) that she could do all things through Christ who strengthened her. (Phil 4:13- I believe) She believed (hoped), and when she would get discouraged, her family had that hope for her. She went on to compete as a competitive pro surfer with that one arm and she inspired thousands of people along the way!

One thing I loved that she said in the movie went something like, "I wouldn't change a thing because I have been able to reach out to so many people that I never would have been able to with two arms."

In LOVE....there is always HOPE. Even in our darkest moments. LOVE ALWAYS HOPES!

LOVE ALWAYS HOPES. When we love someone, we want to see thier dreams come true. We wish the BEST for them and we have confidence in them!