I dare to hope these things because I dare to believe that my Father in heaven has beautiful plans for me that even exceed my hopes...
My honest struggles
It's important that I know my struggles and that I am not afraid to acknowledge them, because they don't define me, nor do they result in me not believing. Rather, only then can I face them and deal with them in a targeted way...
My honest questions
When I ask, I either receive answers, the reason for not receiving an answer, or a reason to believe nonetheless. Either way, if I do not ask, I cannot expect to receive, so I always ask with a childlikeness like we see in toddlers and kids...
My honest thoughts
God knows all my thoughts before I even utter them or find the right words when I want to share them. So when I am in thought, I’d rather involve Him actively in the first place, knowing that I have opened up even the intimate thought-conversation with myself, allowing Him to guide me through my conversation and lead me to a point of truth...