Romans 12:12 “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”
1 Peter 3:15 says that we should always be prepared to give a reason for the hope we have. We have hope because of what Christ did for us. It’s our testimony. We should rejoice in that testimony. Rejoice in hope.
James tells us to consider it all joy when we encounter trials. Paul tells us to be patient. Neither is really easy, but the more time we spend with God, the easier it becomes. This brings us to the third part of this verse.
Paul told the Thessalonians a similar thing to the Romans. He said to always rejoice, pray continually, and give thanks in everything, including the trials. Another translation says to always be in an attitude of prayer. In other words, we should always be talking with God.
Today, dedicate yourself to practicing being hopeful, patience when things don’t go as planned, and to prayer. Talk to God daily.
Happy Hanukkah!