Relying on Hope

As of early April (yes, I am a month behind!) we are currently #42 on the girls list. Over the past month there have been days when I feel like we are going to get that referral anytime (because of our parameters we most likely won't have to wait to get to that #1 spot) and then there are days when I feel like it is never going to happen. So when I feel discouraged I rely on the hope we have had all along. I know God is faithful and I know God keeps his promises. In my study of Isaiah I came across this verse which gave me a renewed sense of hope. I also read it as I was looking out my window watching the leaves bud and flowers bloom. It is Isaiah 61:11 - For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations. The context of the scripture is God bringing hope to the people of Israel as he promises to restore their land. It certainly brought hope to me this month.