On this first Sunday in Advent – the season when we prepare our hearts for the celebration of the birth of Christ – we are reminded to place our hope in Him. He is our firm foundation and the Anchor which holds us fast. Jesus came to this earth, lived and then died among us in order to provide a way to bridge the gap between us and God. He came to give us hope – hope of a life forever with Him. Christ, the ultimate sacrificial Lamb, willingly took our sins upon His shoulders to set us free! What an incredible gift! No longer are we chained to our pasts or burdened with an uncertain future.

“This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. 
It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary” (Hebrews 6:19).

When we place our hope in Him,
we will never be disappointed.  The things of this world will come and go, like sand slipping through our fingers.  But Christ and His promises are trustworthy and unchanging.  He tells us that no matter what happens in this world, when we place our hope in Him, we are secure.  And that security…that hope…gives us peace of mind and heart. 

Holding Onto Peace Everlasting,








And as a gift from me to you, I've made some Christmas Gift Tags!  These free printables can be downloaded by clicking on the following link:  Christmas Gift Tags  

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16 Comments

  1. "...when we place our hope in Him, we are secure. And that security…that hope…gives us peace of mind and heart."


    Amen!!

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  2. Jesus alone is my hope! So thankful that in Christ alone my hope is found. Thank you for the gift tag printable! Blessings!

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  3. Hi Joan
    This verse in Hebrews never ceases to amaze me. When Jesus becomes our life and we Lear to live in Him, we have that holy, awesome privilege to draw near into the Presence of God Almighty. We have the assurance that He draws near to us as well.
    Blessings XX
    Mia

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  4. He is our strength and I'm placing my hope in Him! Blessings, Joan

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  5. You're welcome, Barbie. I thought the tags might come in handy! Blessings for a season filled with hope!! In His grip, Joan

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  6. It is wonderful that God wants us to draw near to Him and to enjoy an intimate relationship with Him! We are truly blessed!


    Placing my hope in Him, Joan

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  7. "Into God's inner sanctuary".... wow, gives me tingles! How could we have any better hope? Thanks for this beautiful post that reminds us! Heart Hugs, Shelly <3

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  8. Thanks for this: "When we place our hope in Him, we will never be disappointed ". I like the whole post but this are the words what touches me. Heartwarming. Thanks. http://kostbaar.blogspot.nl/

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  9. I am placing my hope in Him because I know He is forever faithful! What a blessing it is to be invited into His presence!


    Blessings, Joan

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  10. Yes, God is always trustworthy and always faithful! We can count on Him to follow through on His promises!


    Blessings, Joan

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  11. I love the Advent season and the promises that are associated with it. Beautiful reminder Joan, that our Hope is only found in one person - Jesus our Lord.

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  12. Yes, as we anticipate Christmas over these next few weeks, I love celebrating the different promises that God has given us. He is forever faithful and I'm placing my hope in Him!


    Blessings, Joan

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  13. bluecottonmemoryDecember 01, 2013

    I know you did this on Friday - but this is so what I need to start my week tomorrow - the trustworthy anchor in God's sanctuary. Thank you, Joan! Wishing you blessing during this Advent season.

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  14. Thank you - I'm so glad you were encouraged for the week ahead! He is the anchor I need for the week as well! Blessings to you!
    Placing my hope in Him, Joan

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  15. Christ is (the) justice. And by placing our hope in Him we develop an attitude which distinguishes us from the common lot. Nice touch.

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  16. I am so thankful that we are secure in Him! Blessings to you this Advent season!

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