My hope is built on nothing less
than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.
You think the world is in a mess?
No longer: He is risen!
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Ronovan Hester offers the inspiration “hope” for this week’s Ovi Poetry Challenge.
The first two lines were written by Edward Mote (1797-1874) as the first two lines of his well-known hymn.
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May you have a blessed Resurrection Day with an overflow of blessings to others.
Poetry, Short Prose and Walking 
Oh WOW, Frank–standing ovation and AMEN from me!! This is my 2nd BEST EVER EASTER…the last one was in 2011. They just keep getting better–the LORD is GOOD!
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PS: I got so excited I forgot to wish you abundant Resurrection Sunday blessings! (Are you still in Florida? just curious)
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We spend some months in Florida during the winter, but we live now in South Carolina, near Charlotte. Blessings to you, V!
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Oh, Charlotte–I think that’s where Elevation Church is, Steven Furtick is pastor. I hope you’re enjoying living there. Blessings😇
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The Lord is good! May your days be always joyful and blessed, V!
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And yours, as well, brother.
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Blessings for Resurrection Sunday. Love this song. Sang it as a child in church.
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It is a beautiful song! Blessings, Michael!
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Amen and thank you 💜💜💜
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Thank you and blessings, Willow!
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Happy Easter, Frank!
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Thank you, John, and blessings to you and your family!
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Praise God for His Son, our Savior! Blessings, Frank, this Eastertide.
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Thank you, Dora! Happy Easter! He is risen!
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He Is Risen! A blessed and beautiful Happy Easter to you!
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Amen and Happy Easter, Mimi!
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Lovely message in your Poem. Happy Easter
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Thank you! Blessings to you!
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Messes become messages that proclaim He is Risen!!!
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Amen! He is risen! Blessings to you, Mary!
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😊💜
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Love the song!
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Thank you, Jim! Blessings to you!
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YW!
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