My favorite time of day is transcendent awareness time. I love it when I’m aware of hope in the midst of seeming hopelessness. I love the time when I am aware of an inner encouragement regardless of my outward circumstances. For me that time isn’t just a few moments here or there. It’s ongoing. Even in the midst of problems, difficulties, and trials, I work to focus my attention on hope that transcends my physical, mental, and emotional environment.

God’s Spirit testifies to my spirit (my innermost being, my heart) that I am a child of God. It’s not so much in words. It’s more of an ongoing awareness of His presence, His power, and His love that abides deep within me. The Scripture “Christ in you, the hope of glory,” isn’t just something I think about with my mind. It actually describes how the risen Jesus continually works in me to communicate with me and to keep me filled with hope and with bright glimpses of His glory. I am ever comforted in the arms of my Father. (See Romans 8:14-16.)