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<v SPEAKER_00>Today, as we pause our day to realign our heart and mind with God through prayer, take a few deep breaths and wait a moment.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Let the silence separate the busyness of the day with the connection we are making with God through this time of prayer.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Waiting is one of the hardest parts of hope.

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<v SPEAKER_00>But God does deep work in waiting seasons, building faith, character, and trust.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Hope grows roots in the soil of patience.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Paul writes this about waiting and hope in Romans.

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<v SPEAKER_00>But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Let's begin by thanking God for his patience toward you and for his faithfulness that never wavers while you wait.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Are you waiting for something today?

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<v SPEAKER_00>Healing, direction, restoration, answers, a relationship, a job, a dream.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Tell the Lord about it and ask Him to strengthen your hope as you wait.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Ask that God would renew their strength and refresh their hope.

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<v SPEAKER_00>You are where our hope is anchored.

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<v SPEAKER_00>You are where our hope is restored.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Keep our hope from dimming in seasons of waiting or frustration or confusion.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Teach us to trust your timing and to rest in your perfect faithfulness.

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<v unknown>Amen.