December: A Month of Hope “May the god of hope fill you with all the joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans: 15:13) God helps us to keep on working for a more peaceful world even when we feel discouraged. A person of Hope… Expects the best to happen to everyone Holds on to their dreams Always count on God to help them in tough situations Trusts that things will work out in God’s way Looks for something good to come out of problems Looks forward to life’s blessings Sets and sticks to his/her own goals