Instructions:

Read the topic and the Bible verse.

Say a short prayer.

Then complete one of the prompts on your own or with friends or family.

Day 7: Claim hope                                                           

Read Lamentations 3:21-23

²¹ I call all this to mind—therefore, I will wait.

²² Certainly the faithful love of the Lord hasn’t ended; certainly God’s compassion isn’t through!

²³ They are renewed every morning. Great is your faithfulness.

Prayer

God of grace, I give thanks for today. Amen

Action step options:

• Find a calming, beautiful place to observe a sunrise or sunset. Read a favorite scripture or listen to an inspirational song as you offer a prayer for hope for some area of your life.

• Build something using play materials like blocks, Legos, or construction paper. Discuss how God’s hope enables us to create beauty out of disorder.