113: Hope in grace | 1 Peter 1:13

The world is crazy and life is crazy right now. But Jesus brings Hope through His Grace! This week, we are being honest and open on the One Verse Devotional about the craziness that is going on in our world. From terror attacks to race relations and police shootings to heated debates such as gay marriage and the church, many people are filled with fear, anger, or even hopelessness. God knew this was coming. He left us verses in the Bible that address the crazy times. Today's One Verse, 1 Peter 1:13 is one of those verses. God, through Peter, tells us to live life alert and sober-minded. It's like in my high school football days (I kind of feel like Uncle Rico typing that out!) when our coaches said you had to play with your head on a swivel. Be on the lookout! But as we are staying alert, God tells us to have hope because Jesus is bringing His grace to this world. That means He will set all things right. He will forgive and love and fix it all. Are you ashamed of your past? Are you fearful of the future? Don't be. Trust in Jesus. He is coming, full of grace to set all things right and new, again. THAT is something to hope in! About One Verse One Verse is a short, free podcast devotional designed to help you grow closer to God through less than 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Consistency trumps intensity. When it comes to working out, eating healthy, or managing our finances, consistency always trumps intensity. We reach our major life goals through small, purposeful steps taken daily. The same is true in our spiritual lives. I truly believe you will grow closer to God by spending just 5 minutes a day with Him versus cramming in an hour once a month. The One Verse Devotional is here to help take away the barriers of spending time with God. Now, during your workout, drive to work, or even shopping for groceries, you can invest in your spiritual life. http://phosphorusproject.com/