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Day 27: Living with HopeScriptureRomans 15:13 (NIV): "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."AffirmationI am filled with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.LessonHope is a gift from God that fills us with peace and joy. When the challenges of life threaten to overwhelm us, God offers hope through His presence and His promises. True hope isn’t wishful thinking or blind optimism—it is confidence grounded in the character and faithfulness of God. Through the Holy Spirit, hope springs up even in our hardest seasons, giving us strength, peace, and perseverance.Word of the Day: PROMISEA Powerful Message Behind ItGod’s promises are the foundation for our hope. Every time God speaks, He gives us something solid to stand on—truth that cannot fail. When we remember His promises, our hope is rekindled, knowing that the One who promised is faithful (Hebrews 10:23).Powerful Message: Let God’s promises be your anchor. When life feels uncertain, open His Word and remember what He has spoken over you—promises of protection, provision, purpose, and eternal life. As you trust His promises, hope will spring up again, reminding you that your story is still unfolding in His hands.Backstory on Romans 15:13Romans 15:13 is found near the close of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Rome—a diverse gathering of Jewish and Gentile Christians living in the heart of the ancient empire. Throughout the letter, Paul has painstakingly explained the gospel, emphasizing how faith in Jesus brings people from every background together as one family under God.Context within Romans 15: Paul is addressing the theme of unity amidst diversity. He urges believers to accept one another, just as Christ accepted them (Romans 15:7). He references Old Testament promises to show that God’s salvation and hope are for all peoples—not just one nation or group.As Paul prepares to conclude his letter, he offers this heartfelt prayer:“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13, NIV)Why This Matters:

• God as the Source: Paul calls God “the God of hope,” reminding his readers that hope isn’t wishful thinking, but has its source in God Himself.
• Empowered by the Spirit: This hope isn’t just for eternity; it is meant to be experienced now, powered by the Holy Spirit, and overflowing in hearts and lives.
• Encouragement in Uncertainty: The first-century Roman Christians lived in a world full of persecution, uncertainty, and interpersonal conflict. Paul’s message was not only for their unity, but for their encouragement—the same encouragement believers need today.

In summary: Romans 15:13 is Paul’s blessing and prayer, encouraging believers to trust God so deeply that His Spirit would fill their hearts with unshakeable, overflowing hope, joy, and peace, no matter the circumstances.Intro:No matter what we are facing—loss, confusion, setbacks, or uncertainty—God desires that we live with hope. This hope is not based on what we see, but on who God is and what He has said.Bible Story: Abraham’s Unshakeable HopeImagine living your entire life longing for one thing—a child. Abraham and his wife Sarah carried this hope year after year. Yet as decades slipped by and their hair turned gray, their dream of children seemed to fade forever. Sarah was unable to conceive, and now, as Abraham neared 100 years old, logic and biology said it was impossible.But God appeared to Abraham with an extravagant promise: "You will be the father of many nations. I will give you descendants as many as the stars in the sky." Humanly speaking, it made no sense. How could two elderly, childless people begin a family? Every circumstance told Abraham to give up.Yet “against all hope, Abraham in hope believed” (Romans 4:18). Abraham’s faith wasn’t rooted in what he could s