Romans 8:24–25 - For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Something Better is Coming To Us Romans 8:18 - For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. Belief that something better is coming gives us hope when something worse is currently here. Romans 8:24–25 - For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Someone Better is Present With Us Romans 8:26–27 - Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. Something Better is Being Accomplished in Us Romans 8:28-29a - And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son. Romans 8:22-23 - For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 8am Easter Service Sign Up Easter 24 hours of Prayer