Through the chaos and confusion that is all around, Hope is still able to be found. We may feel helpless and weak, but it's in these moments we are filled with the strength we seek. Let's raise our hands, Oh Wellsprings, and let our voices sound, for rescue is coming and peace will abound. 

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When the worry tries to wreak havoc on the soul, we reach up, Oh Wellsprings, and let Hope eternal take control. Rise up, Oh Warriors, for you are made more strong than you feel, even in the moments of weakness. 

The time is now, today is the day, we are bearers of Hope and through us it's light will convey. Though the darkness feels like it is winning, we will resist and persist, and believe that it's reign is soon ending. Let's rise up and not cease, Oh Wellspring, for in our persistence the Light will increase. 

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Beyond the pain, beyond the earthly strain, beyond the overwhelming drain, we reach to the Hope that pours down like rain. Reach up, Oh wellspring, our deliverance is closer than it may appear. Our deliverer is here. Let's rock this day encouraged in the Hope that is a constant stay.

"For what avail the plough or sail, or land or life, if freedom fail?" Ralph Waldo Emerson 
We will sing for the Hope we have found, in the freeing gift of love that helps us fully abound! 
Happy 4th of July. Let the voice of freedom resound!

May we not just pray for today. May we not just pray for tomorrow. May we not just pray for the joy and for the sorrow. May we pray to unite our hearts together with the one who loves us more than compare. Let us pray for the strength to overcome the trials we once never believed could be reality. May we pray for Hope to fill hearts everywhere. Let us pray for love to reign from sea to shining sea. Let us pray for all who are weak. Let us pray for those who struggle to stand. Let us pray for forgiveness we…

Fear not, Oh warrior. For though your strength may seem to fail and you begin to tire, Hope's victorious power fills you with the fortitude to prevail and lifts you out of the mire.

It may not feel that this is true, especially in times of so much doubt and confusion. You may be dealing with something that you are positive you won't be able to overcome. Your back is against the wall, you are in over your head and you have no reason to believe this is a battle you can win. You are right and God knows it…

Raise your hands, Oh warrior, for strength is near. It is found at your weakest and when victory isn't clear. Hope will come like a light in the night and give you the courage to finish the fight. Let's rock this day!

Your strength may be fading and your soul may feel as though it has be dashed against the rocky crag, but you Oh Warrior can still lift your hands and raise your flag, for Hope is alive and actively fighting for your victory!