“Hope is the thing with feathers, That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all.” ~ Emily Dickinson

These words written by Emily Dickinson signify that hope is an essential element that helps us cope with difficult situations. No matter how bleak the situation may seem, there is always a flicker of hope that can help you persevere.

And when you are going through these tough times, hope can give you the motivation to move forward.

Hope doesn’t ask anything from you; only to be present with you.

The K.I.S.S. ~ Wait with anticipation!

I believe all of us can use wisdom in our life.

“Walk with the wise and become wise.” ~ Proverbs 13:20

And in the same chapter of Proverbs, it states:

“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” ~ Proverbs 13:12

That longing – that wait with anticipation – comes from hope.

You may not be in the season of life you wish you were, but that doesn’t mean you throw in the towel and quit life altogether.

You have to press on; wait with anticipation. And that waiting doesn’t reflect on you doing nothing.

You are still active and performing at your best. You are still moving forward with the drive to greatness.

Don’t get sucked into negative thinking when things aren’t going well. Focus on what’s working. Focus on the positive so you can see the silver lining in your circumstances.

Wait with anticipation.

And then, fill your cup with gratitude. When life dishes out CRAP, you have got to dish up gratitude. You gotta slap CRAP around and show it who’s boss.

Gratitude and thankfulness soften the heart so you can see the blessings in the messes.

You are made for more. Hope is perched on your heart. It’s up to you to wait with anticipation.

When you feel like giving up, hold onto hope, and know that a brighter tomorrow is just around the corner.

Remember, even in the darkest of times, hope springs eternal.

PRAYER: In Romans 12:12, “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”

“Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!“