Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Romans 15:4–13

Hope That Holds Us Together

Have you ever had those days when encouragement feels hard to come by? We carry our own worries, and the weight of the world can feel heavy. This passage reminds us that hope is not something we generate on our own; it is something we receive. Scripture speaks of endurance, comfort, and a hope that steadies us when life feels uncertain.

What’s striking is how closely hope and community are held together here. We are reminded that encouragement grows when we stay connected, when we choose patience over frustration and unity over division. Hope is not just about feeling better; it’s about learning how to live alongside one another with grace.

Today, if you are feeling strong, may your hope lift someone else. And if you are feeling weary, may you know that you are not meant to carry everything alone. God’s hope is wide enough to hold all of us, just as we are.

Prayer:
God of hope, fill our hearts with encouragement when we feel tired or discouraged. Help us to be signs of patience, understanding, and joy for one another as we wait for Christ’s coming. Amen.