Finding true Joy in our Hope

                   "Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer." Romans 12:12

   I really needed this reminder this week. Find joy in your hope, be patient through the hard times, and constantly go to the Lord.
   I have been finding my joy this week in my adorable little guy instead of our almighty God. What's wrong with that you may ask? As cute and sweet as my little boy is he; spits up, fusses, wets through his clothes (that I just changed him into literally seconds before) and wakes up hungry just as I sit down to eat. I'm not complaining, I'm simply stating that my joy would be on a roller coaster ride if I put it all in him. One minute I'm gushing with "joy" and singing songs about sunshine and lollipops, the next moment I'm bouncing a bawling baby and feeling near to tears myself because I just can't figure out what he needs. He isn't constant and steadfast, he's human (a very cute human ;) ) Only God, who is my hope and my salvation, can bring me true joy.
                              "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul..." Hebrews 6:19

  I'm not a patient person. I get frustrated very easily and always want to go the easy route...there is no easy route with a baby! And that brings us to point number 3, "be constant in prayer." Why do I think I have to muscle this on my own? I'm not alone, and I'm not talking about my husband being home, God is always there and always ready to hear my needs and frustrations. He encourages us to do so. Nothing we say catches Him by surprise or is too much for Him to handle. And since He already knows everything about us we don't need to put up this front that everything is hunky dory and I can do no wrong.
   He is my hope and my support. I need to dwell on that and remind myself of it daily, whether my little guy is all smiles or screaming his lungs out. God is my hope and my joy, not Desmond or Jason or any other person. And for that I am thankful!