Wake Up to Hope

Faith begins with trust, identity grounds us, rest sustains us, love moves us, and priorities keep us aligned. But here’s the heartbeat of it all: hope.

Hope is not wishful thinking. It is a confident expectation in the God who keeps His promises. Without hope, faith grows weary, and love grows cold. But with hope, we can endure trials, persist in prayer, and keep running the race marked out for us.

Hope keeps our eyes lifted when circumstances weigh us down. It whispers, This is not the end. It reminds us that our story is not finished and that God is still able to work all things for good—even when we can’t see it. Pain, loss, and sickness were never part of God’s perfect design. They are the broken realities of a fallen world. Yet, through prayer, we invite God to intervene, redeem, and rewrite outcomes, bringing us back into alignment with His good and perfect will.

Hope declares that no matter how dark the chapter, God is still writing—and His plans are always for our ultimate good. His mercies are new every morning. His compassions never fail. His faithfulness is greater than every fear, stronger than every setback, and deeper than every valley we walk through.

This kind of hope doesn’t just anchor us in eternity—it empowers us to live faithfully today. It gives us courage to forgive when it feels impossible, strength to persevere when we want to give up, and joy even in the middle of tears. Hope lifts our eyes above the storm to see the one who walks on water, the one who holds all things together, the one who has already secured our victory in Christ.

The truth is that this week has been only the beginning. Each day we’ve unwrapped one piece of what it means to wake up our faith—but God has so much more to awaken in you. Hope is His invitation to go deeper, to keep listening, to keep seeking, and to keep expecting Him to move.

So take heart. Your best chapters are not behind you. With Jesus, the story is still unfolding—and the ending is secure.

Reflect: Where do you most need God’s hope to break through in your life today? Invite Him to take full control.

This plan contains content adapted from Wake Up Your Faithby Jen Lilley.