Heart of Love: Candle of Hope


    This is the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is the season in which Christians look forward to the second coming of Christ at the time of his first coming. We look forward to the day when Christ will redeem us personally and make the world new (Romans 8). We hope for his second coming. The first candle we light, therefore, is the hope candle. It reminds us to put our hope in Lord. Psalm 130:5 says, "I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word, I hope.
    

    


    Although not a traditional Advent symbol, the heart reminds us we can hope in the Lord because his love is unfailing. It's true at all times. "But God proves His love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8. 
    
    Maybe you are looking for hope this advent season. Trust in God's love for you. His word says that if you confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Christ died for you, you will be saved (Romans 10:9). There are no if, and, or buts about it. God is faithful to love and deliver you. Maybe you also need a little reminder to always keep with you that God loves you. Make a little heart. You can paint it with acrylic paint if you have a wood heart. Otherwise, you can make one out of paper or clay. Paint it in floral colors of life. Then remember and reflect on the hope that is in you. 

For further inspiration and guidelines, watch the video below.

      
                 



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