Mt. Hope United Methodist Church

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Daily blessings from Pastor Vada
Reflections of Hope
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Listening to the news I need to pray and read his Word. His word today is from my Romans 1:16, “ For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God into salvation to everyone that believes.” Amen. Amen. Amen. I know his victory and love is in each of us today and no matter what befalls us. We have Christ. I said it , I believe it and that’s the end to it. We followed you yesterday and we will do it today and forever more. Thank you Lord.
What does God bring to your life, besides joy, hope, assurance and peace of mind. When you think of your first steps when you gave your life to him in your salvation. Each step was crucial, each new food that you looked forward to each day prayer, helping others, to bed at night. sacrificing and giving him your focusing each morning and all day and going to bed at night. Yes, even those mountain and valley trails were true lessons. He tested us but we received a “d”sometimes. And a sticker the next time. Yes we are different. The places and speeches we use to say and go we realize was not helping us but giving you grief. To truly walk and talk about Jesus now he is Mighty in all of us . We thank him now for when we don’t we do and say things that are just insane. Help us Lord. Guide us daily in your Word and love. Amen. Amen. Amen
Today I challenge us to be love. Show love and let love guide and direct us and thank you God for giving love. Amen.

06/17/2026

Daily blessings from Pastor Vada
Reflections of Hope.
June 17,2026 “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he delights th in the way.” Psalms 37:23. My, my, my,what powerful words. Here it is referring to all mankind and yes ladies we are included. We have trials and tribulations but Jesus has and will always bring us through. So don’t think once you become saved it will be a bed of roses. Jesus-when he walked the earth didn’t have this and we are made in his image and his ways are now our ways. We might not be whipped or spit upon or called names that no one should ever hear. But we will suffer but. But. But joy will come in the morning. Stay focused for you are a good person ordered by the Lord and he will delight in what you say and do for him. Because we know by being a child of God we are righteous and justified. You stand with me through it all on the mt. experience or at the valley level. I am your vessel chosen to be your masterpiece. Thank you Lord.Amen
A prayer for Church ministries. Gracious Lord Jesus I come to you today lifting up all the ministries in the churches throughout the world Father, right now we’re really concerned about vacation Bible school we are concerned about Bible study. We’re concerned about Cell groups and most of all Lord we are concerned that your Word is not being displayed portrayed as it should be. Lord, let everyone lift your Word up to the hills from which comes their help, because Lord, we know it comes from you you are the author and sub stainer of our life. Everything that we’ve done or said stems from you so give us guidance, father,in all the churches as Vacation Bible school is being planned-beginning throughout the summer be with all the children be with the teachers, aids cooks and all those that are in charge. Continue to leave them and guide them to edify you at all times. We pray father in your precious name. Amen

06/15/2026

Daily blessings from Pastor Vada
Reflections of Hope.
June 15,2026. Betrayal
What a word which most of us have faced or endured. Not only in church work, on and off job, marriages, friends we have all been there, but we didn’t stay in the betrayal. Even after Jesus said at the last supper. One of you will betray me. Of course even those who were and the one who wasn’t said, “Is it I” those words in life came from someone you admired or loved, but can we say I forgive them for they know what they did. Think about the betrayal how you asked and how you felt? True it wasn’teasy but you got through it with God’s help. You took it to him and left it there. You still cry you still wonder why but in his word he says I love you. He puts no rules on you just says here I am my shoulder is not unapproachable I know how you feel and I want you to come to me all who are heavy laden. All who call on the name of Jesus. I am here for you in all ways. Pray yield and leave it there. Amen. Amen. Amen.
Today I challenge you to recall after betrayal you still have yourself and that is better than those who betrayed you you have peace now go and do something positive God has you and that previous weight is not on you anymore. No doubts, no sorry -rebuild and know you are complete and God never left you. Keep dreaming keep living. You are somebody. God has you.

06/13/2026

Daily blessings from Pastor Vada
Reflections of Hope.
Psalms 121: 1-2 I will lift up my eyes to hills from which comet my help-He who made Israel shall neither sleep or slumber. What peace this is to know we have a God who hears our cries, he comes to our aid, he heals us and helps us to get back on our feet when we fall, his assurance is with us from the rising of the sun unto its setting and through the night. When we think of his goodness we can only say Thank you God for always being there when needed and un/needed. We have all been through painful and joyful situations and you never left us. This is truly a comfort and joy leading to everlasting peace. Amen. Amen. Amen
Today I challenge you to put yourself first after devotions go to breakfast lunch and dinner today and a movie tonight or concert. Ending the day as you started with devotions. Be blessed. Amen