People Do Peopleish Things

• Yes!  You are in!  Does this world need more Hope or Hopelessness?  Yes, I do love that rhetorical question.  As for the FriDudes and others that meet everyday of the week, we are in the Hope and Encouragement business.  Part of Hope is getting the wisdom to draw from the ultimate source.  For you have all been betrayed by someone.  For People do Peopleish things...here you go...
• If you dig that opening hook, that is Marcus Rogers, Best Life, please buy/subscribe to his music...
• Thank you Pastor Ricky Jenkins for that play of the day.   For there is a church (Southwest Church) out in the oasis of the desert, the valley of Coachella, Indian Wells, California, where you can find more of his brilliant teaching.  For those interested, here is the YouTube link to hear more...
• https://youtu.be/Qnl4LHMFy8A?si=UV9F0tPoYElTHl70
•   Avid listener, you know I love to share Rom 3:23.  For many, such an odd verse for you.  I've had some flat out ask me, why, why do you keep saying Rom 3:23.  For it is Truth and it explains a lot.  It absolutely explains the play of the day you just heard.  It explains why someone cheated, betrayed, hurt, ________ you.  We are all flawed.  It doesn't excuse those hurts.  It simply explains why People do Peopleish things.  
• So if you put all your Hope in people (that even includes your pastor, parents, spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, politician, etc.).  You will get stung.  Not a matter of IF, it is a matter of When.  
• Give me enough time and I'll tick you off.  I may have already.  For I am flawed.  I've dug major holes with my ego, my pride.  Yet, I strive to shine a little beacon on my flaws and say my Hope goes beyond the flawed people on this earth (including myself).  My greatest moments have come when I love my Abba, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit guide first.  
• You may not be there yet.  Or you may believe yet how much do you really trust?  Are you a follower too?  If you are, you will learn to be content in all circumstances.  Not happy, content. Big difference.  Phil 4: 11-13.  Black belt vs. yellow belt Christianity.  We have believers.  Not enough disciples.  Definitely not enough Disciple Makers.  Check Mat 28: 19-20.  You love Jesus?  He tells you exactly what your mission should be while on this broken planet.  Are you doing that? 
• Quit expecting perfection for people.  For Expectations - Reality = Disillusionment.  That's why many of you are depressed and/or anxious.  
• You want Hope?  Invest in the Ultimate Power Source.  More Hope, more Love.  Matt 22:  36-40