3 Christian Verses & Paintings To Inspire Hope

Sometimes in life, we are met with challenges that make it difficult for us to find hope. We face unforeseen circumstances, devastating diagnoses, painful losses, and other difficult situations that can leave us feeling emotionally depleted and completely out of control. When faced with a trial, where do you turn? What do you place your hope in? 

As I walked through an incredibly painful season in my own life, I found hope in the powerful words and loving arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ! Through studying God’s word and allowing His truths to take root in my heart, I was able to place my hope in His beautiful promises and find inspiration to pursue the gifts God had blessed me with. Today, I want to share 3 Christian verses and 3 paintings that can inspire hope in your life!

Verses

When I thought, “My foot slips,” your steadfast love, O LORD, held me up. When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul. - Psalm 94: 18-19

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. - Joshua 1:9

But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me. - Micah 7:7

Paintings

The Empty Tomb

Description: Who needs a reminder today that the war has already been won? The battle may seem heavy today, but you are fighting a defeated enemy. Walk in His victory today. Thank you Jesus!

A Savior Is Born

Description: Unto us our Savior was born. Royal in all He was, humbly He entered this world. Having left His Kingdom behind, He brought His Kingdom within. Offering His goodness for our evil, offering His love for our hate, offering His righteousness for our sins, He came to offer Salvation to all mankind. What a Wonderful King. What a Beautiful Savior. What Love we have in Jesus. 

A River of Grace

Description: His grace flows through Him, like a River of His great love, quenching even the most depraved of souls. His Grace is like a River, rushing through the darkest valleys, it brings the most brilliant of lights to all who drink from it. Life bursting forth. Who would have thought that such a price paid with death could bring about such life? The fullness of life was exposed once His suffering was complete. He crossed over, breaking the barrier for all mankind. With a mighty rushing River, paving a way for those who lived before, along with those who were not yet born. His love is a mighty River of Grace. His heart rushes with the soft flow of heaven refreshing its people both day and night, they are well provided for. They draw up in The Spirit what the world cannot give them. The gaze of the Son of God lets out an overwhelming flow of His love. His heart and compassion relay His goodness without a single word being spoken. It is a River of Grace flowing through Him. A River of Grace depicts His great love for you.