The Gate — J Calaway — Make Today Count

“Hope doesn’t deny reality—Hope declares God’s greater reality.”

Truth: Hope isn’t pretending things are perfect — it’s choosing God’s perspective.

HOPE SEES CLEARLY

We don’t deny what’s happening:

Bills are real

Doctor reports are real

Stress is real

Pain is real

But hope adds another layer: God is greater.

BIBLICAL EXAMPLE: ABRAHAM

Romans 4:18 — “Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed.”

His reality: old age, impossible circumstances.

God’s greater reality: “You will be the father of many nations.”

Hope = choosing God’s word over circumstances.

GOD’S REALITY IS ALWAYS BIGGER

Your reality may say:

“I’m tired.”

“I don’t see answers.”

“The year has been tough.”

God’s greater reality says:

“My strength is made perfect in weakness.”

“I am working all things for your good.”

“I will make rivers in the desert.”

HOPE IS A DECLARATION

Speak God’s truth over your situation.

Not ignoring the storm — declaring who controls it.

Faith-filled declarations shift atmosphere:

“God is still faithful.”

“This isn’t the end.”

“Breakthrough is coming.”

“God’s promise is stronger than this problem.”

MAKE TODAY COUNT

Face your reality — but don’t bow to it.

Let God’s greater reality be your anchor.

Tell them:

Look at the situation

Then look at God

Then decide which reality you will declare

Make Today Count…make the choice to speak God’s greater reality and watch hope rise.