Hope & Journal Entry #2

Notes from a devotional

Hope Matters

Hey, Hope Buddies! There are times when I reread notes in my journal, because some of it is actually helpful. 😆 The entry I’m sharing with you today is from about a year ago after I’d read a daily devotional plan entitled, “I Am Clear On My Purpose.”

June 12, 2024 - 5:06 a.m.

[The author wrote], “Your specific purpose is discovered at the intersection of your gifts and the challenges you’ve overcome. Let me say it another way — you’ve been supernaturally blessed to perform easily in an area you have empathy for, creating space for God’s love to bring healing, restoration, and joy”

WHEW! This is ACCURATE!

[Listed gifts and challenges followed by this other quote from the author]

“The HOW will reveal itself as you strategically step into the WHAT.”

Rereading this served as a timely reminder. As a matter of fact, it hasn’t been untimely since I read and copied it in my handy-dandy notebook 🐾 (IYKYK 😆). At this critical point in my journey, where my specific purpose is steadily being revealed, I understand and am embracing it now more than ever.

Hope Buddies, if you have been wondering what your purpose is and whether it will ever be revealed, my advice to you is be patient. It’s wrapped up in your gifts and life challenges. And, sometimes you need to finish going through to “bring healing, restoration, and joy” to others through your specific purpose. Don’t rush what God is doing; time makes all the difference.

Be patient and hope in your purpose.

Coffee Matters

I’m baaaaaaaack, Coffee Buddies. And let me tell you, I have had some excellent coffee since I last shared with you. I went to the Motor City, and my friend there made certain I had as many coffee experiences as our short time together would allow. (Thank you, Doll! 🤗) Of course, I took some nearby-the-hotel coffee jaunts of my own. So, over the next few hopeletters, you’ll get to find out about all of them.

The first place I visited was Roasting Plant Coffee. What made this experience so distinct was that there was — in the middle of the shop — a giant coffee roasting machine (Javabot), where all the coffee beans were fresh roasted. 😲 I was drawn to the Mexico Women Power Zongolica, not only for the taste notes (which include chocolate 😋) but also…women and power. Need I write more?

This was an experience for all the senses: sight, smell, sound, touch, and taste. I hope you enjoy the slideshow of pictures of my time there. And if you’re ever in the area, consider this place.

What are you hoping and sipping this week?

I appreciate you taking the time to read this hopeletter about my life and coffee. Please share with a friend who could use a little hope or coffee recommendation.