What if our hope did not depend on circumstances? What if instead we could allow those same circumstances to help us realize our need from a good and faithful God? For Jillian it was  when hope of circumstances improving was stripped away that she was truly able to focus on God as our lasting hope.  He is our hope that is secure outside of good or bad outcomes.    Click here for a full transcript of the show.  Journaling Questions:·      How do you feel when you are faced with challenging circumstances?·      What do you do with feelings of fear?·      What do you do when you are find yourself unsure how to more forward?·      How do you process the fear of unknowns?·      Do you feel like your hope is in outcomes and circumstances? ·      Do circumstances change your hope?  What is your hope in?·      Can you look at your life and see how hard circumstances could be a call to trust God more fully? Explain.·      Do you expect something from God in exchange for your obedience?·      What do your actions say about where you are looking for security or hope?·      What are we giving up to live in trust?·      Do you have a circumstance where you need to decide if it doesn’t go my way will I still trust? Are you willing to trust even when our circumstances are not as we choose?  ·      What are the markers of God’s faithfulness in your life? Are you trying to figure out your next step of faith and trust?  Are you struggling to have hope because of the circumstances that are surrounding you?  Sign up here to receive a Bible Study and journaling tool to help explore your next step to trusting God more fully. Don’t forget to check your inbox for the free resource.    I want to hear from you! You can find me and join in the conversation on Facebook and Instagram @stepstotrusting.Hashtag your story of God’s faithfulness and stepping out in faith. #stepstotrusting Verses mentioned in the episode:·      2 Chronicles 20:12·      2 Corinthians 4:8-9·      Romans 8:28 Find Jillian Wright @jillian.a.wright on Instagram"These things unseen won’t cripple me" – All sons and DaughtersListen to the song, The Longing by All Sons and Daughters, here.   Ephesians 2:10Special thanks to Jim Dougherty for creating the music for the show! Check out his Album City of God on Spotify or Apple Music.

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