The Devout Christian's Mission in Spreading Hope: The Lifestyle of Hope

By Yvon J Baptiste

There is hope in the mercy and grace of God and there is hope any situations. God always restore those who repent and turn to HIM.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jun 24, 2021
• ISBN: 9781664182172

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The Devout Christian’s Mission in Spreading Hope

THE

LIFESTYLE OF

HOPE

Yvon J Baptiste

Copyright © 2021 by Yvon J Baptiste.

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1   Trusting God

What is Hope?

The Role of Prayer in Hope

The Healing power of God.

The Reward of Hope.

Chapter 2   The Power Of The Living Sacrifice

Living as Christ lived.

Manifesting Hope and Encouragement.

Chapter 3   The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

Allowing the reign of the Holy Spirit.

Chapter 4   Building Shades For The Rainy Day

Who is your friend?

The Need For Quality Friendships

How can friends practice their Hope in God together?

Meditating On The Word Of God

Chapter 5   A Life Without Hope In God

What Does The Devil Want For My Life?

CHAPTER ONE

TRUSTING GOD

For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Roman 8: 24 – 25.

While growing up, I heard a story so many times that it stuck to the back of my mind. Back then, it was for fun and for learning how to use words, but now that I am older, it does teach me something;

In a small village where no mother was educated and every father was a farmer or a fisherman, there had been no rain for a very long time. The crops were dying, the water wells were drying up slowly, and the heat of the day chased the fishes to the bottom of the river. The leaders had gathered severally but none of their plans seemed to work out. During one of their meetings when all hope had been lost, a young man suggested that they call the attention of a rainmaker. After much discussion, they did so. The rainmaker was brought down to the village within the hour and he called the attention of all the people living in the village, young and old.

By this same time in the morrow, you shall all gather here and wait for the rains. And it shall come! the rainmaker said.

There was great joy in the village and everyone waited in anticipation. Then the next day came. Sara was a little kid and the only child of her both parents. She joined her father and mother to prepare for the trip to the square where the people were told to gather.

What is that for? Sara’s mother asked as they started to leave their home.

Sara looked