Where the Spirit of God Hovers, There Is Hope

The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. . . Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Genesis 1: 2 - 3 

Where the Spirit of God Hovers, There Is Hope

In the void before time, chaos churned in a black limbo.

I’m way too familiar with chaos. It used to twist my mind into a knotted mess. I’d lie awake, cowering in fear about the future and panicking about tomorrow. 

But I made the choice to cling to God—an on-my-face, heart-wrenching clinging in the midst of chaos.

One morning as I poured out my turmoil to Him, God's eyes of grace met mine with a stern, but loving admonition. 

“I have not given you a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. I am not a God of chaos. I am a God of fullness and abundant life.”

The revelation was life-changing. God gave me power—over fear, over uncertainty, over anything that threatens to break me. 

He reminded me I am stronger than I think. 

He has given me the power of a sound mind—and that makes me a person of beauty and value. We can give our power away to a person or to Satan. 

I realized I was doing both.

In the beginning, the world was a black void. But the Spirit of God hovered over all. And where the Spirit of God hovers, there is hope. Hope for light, for order, for the blessed relief of peace. 

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God birthed a beautiful beginning out of my chaos, finally declaring it lovely and good. And even though I failed many times, God showed up. And came down into my life to redeem it all. 

Lord, speak order into my soul and mind right now. Speak power into my helplessness and depression like You did to Elijah and David and so many others. The chaos is consuming, but You are my hope. I believe You will create a new beginning in me and transform my thoughts. Help me reject chaos and embrace your abundant life.  

Jesus’ Message:

Child, when my love hovers over you, you are protected in your Creator’s arms. I have given you a sound mind controlled by peace, not fear.

Chaos seeps into your nightmares, taunting you into the fear of losing your spouse or your wayward child. 

When a song on the radio or another cruel comment pours a thousand coals on your heart, I hear your bone-weary prayer and feel that brave burn in your throat. 

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You must realize it is the Enemy who whispers chaos into your mind. When you listen to it, he wins. 

I must conquer your chaos before I can birth a beautiful beginning in you. When your mind is still and you focus on Me, you can hear Me speak. You have the power of creation on your side - supernatural power. 

Do not worry. I hear every feeble prayer and I will come to you. I will meet you where you are. Just invite me into the chaos in your mind—a thousand times a day if needed. 

Make it a habit, and your Creator will bring light into your darkness.