Our hope doesn't rest on our finally getting it together. Our hope rests in Jesus. Jesus in us. It's Christ in us, the hope of glory. Paul says, To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory (Col 1:27). We won't be perfect on this side of heaven. But Jesus is perfect. Always. We are becoming more holy and true. Jesus already is. His name isn't Becoming. It is I Am. Perfection isn't the goal. Jesus is.
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  • Hope — Words of encouragement about optimism and brighter futures
  • Truth — Meditations on honesty, authenticity, and the search for truth

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