Renewed Hope

This item was in my SS teachers lesson last Sunday, and I wanted to share it; there is so much encouragement here. A poem taken from Ruth Graham's book, "Sitting by my laughing fire" >She waited for the call that never came; searched every mail for a letter, or a note, or a card that bore his name; on her knees at night and on her feet all day; she stormed heavens gate on his behalf; she pled for him in heavens high court; "Be still and wait." was the word He gave. and so she knew He would do in, and for, and with him, that which she never could. Doubts ignored she went about her chores with joy; knowing, though spurned, His word was true. The prodigal had not returned but God was God, and there was work to do. As you wait in a deferred hope period..... a-Don't give up! continue to remember your child in prayer. b-Listen for God's instruction. c-Have full confidence in God that He has control of your situation, God knows your need better than you do. d-Cast negative thoughts away! Claim scripture promises! Go about your daily chores with joy, knowing that God's word is true. e- Wait patiently and do the work God had for you to do. Your Hope Can Be Renewed!