WORD OF THE WEEK - HOPE - 5/31/25

Definition: To have confidence; trust.; To desire and consider possible; an assurance in God’s promises and the idea that good things are yet to come.

Scriptures:
Isaiah 40:31 - But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Micah 7:7 - But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.
Romans 12:12 ~ Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

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Definition: To have confidence; trust.; To desire and consider possible; an assurance in God’s promises and the idea that good things are yet to come.

Scriptures:
Isaiah 40:31 - But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Micah 7:7 - But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.
Romans 12:12 ~ Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

THOUGHT

Labor Day is a time to remember the sacrifices of those people who diligently fought for the rights of workers.  When we consider the various kinds of resources that Americans have fought to attain, own, control, or retain, it is the  Human resource that has been the primary resource that has propelled this country into one of the wealthiest, strongest and most productive in the world.  Yet, before the enactment of labor standards and laws, there was little governance on how to treat and honor the human capital that was the primary reason for its success.
While every human being has the capacity for hope, not all choose to let hope govern their lives. Hope is the determination to endure and prevail until times get better. Like love, hope is not passive—it is an action, a choice.
Throughout human history, hope has fueled the hearts and minds of those who felt undervalued, disadvantaged, overlooked, or insignificant. Hope has propelled them to fight, strive, pray, wait, prepare, and work for conditions and circumstances to change. Hope has consistently inspired, validated, and motivated changes in hearts, minds, laws, and even societal norms.
Hope was the driver for many of the individuals who worked tirelessly to ensure the rights and dignity of the American laborer.  Disrupters like Samuel Gompers, founder of the American Federation  of Labor; Cesar Chavez, Co-founder of the United Farm Workers; A Philip Randolph, Organizer of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters; Mother Mary Harris Jones, who organized coal miners and fought child labor, Frances Perkins, the woman who contributed to the New Deal’s Labor reforms including Social Security and the Fair Labor Standards Act and Walter Reuther, President of the United Auto Workers who linked labor rights to civil rights, were fighters for  human dignity, safety, and inclusion.  These were just a few who fought for the Laborer, and there will be others as the battle continues. They fought for people who understood the value of their contributions to the legacy that became the American Dream.
The battle continues, not just for the laborer but for every man, woman and child. BecauseUntil every human being is accepted for who, what and how they have been created to be,Until there is no bias, discrimination or inequality.Until every need has been met, every prayer has been answered, or every     burden has been lifted.Until there is no poverty, illness, or distress.Until every parent is understood by their child and every child is understood by their parent.Until every person is earning what they are worth, and the laws are acceptable to everyone.Until all medical and technological advances are accessible to every human at all times no matter their economic or social statusUntil the lion can lay down with the lamb and there is peace everywhereUntil every knee bows and every tongue confesses that Jesus Christ is Lord
There will be a need for hope.

Let us honor Labor Day not just with rest, but with renewed commitment to promotelove, liberty and justice for all.