Peter the Apostle of Hope

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" 1 Peter 1:3

This verse written by Peter helps explain why over the years he has been given the title "the apostle of Hope.” Peter emphasizes the hope we have in being reborn through God's grace and our faith in the resurrection of His son, Jesus. This is a "living hope.” We must recognize that Scripture often uses the word “hope” differently from the way we use it today. Typically, we use the word “hope” when we are referring to uncertainties. We might say that we “hope” the Bucs win this game in order to express our desire while also conveying that although we have Tom Brady, we know a win is not certain. However, when the Apostles speak of our “hope” in Christ, they do not mean that our hope is uncertain. As the body of Christ, we have confidence in the fulfillment of God's promises. Biblical hope refers to certainties, for our holy God is incapable of breaking His pledges to us (Heb. 6:18). So, when the Apostles speak of the “hope of salvation” promised to us (1 Thess. 5:8), they speak of a surety. No “hope” that we may have is more secure than the hope of salvation promised to everyone who trusts in Christ. (adapted by Allyson Stanley from Ligonier Ministries)

Hillsborough House of Hope's foundation is built upon the truth of God and His power that restores, redeems and gives life. We have been so blessed to be a part of God's mission to bring redemption, recovery and rejoicing to our residents, who are His children by the spirit of adoption through Christ. Because of you we can continue providing a safe, affordable, and comfortable environment where residents can grow healthy relationships with themselves, with others and with God.

Residents Reflections on HHH and the Power of God

Resident, Kandi a recent graduate and now House Manager says, 

"I was never grateful for what I had before. But, since being here, getting to know God and having a nice, clean house around sober, clean people I've grown to be very grateful... Today, I have food, lots of clothes, friends who are honest and clean, loving and friendly. I have people who will look after me, people who care about me and I am really grateful for all of that. I thank God every night for all I have."

Our newest resident expressed her gratitude to me this morning as well. 

"The place I was at before God lead me here was horrible. I was trying my best to get through it until I just surrendered and prayed to God asking Him to help me stay in His will and find somewhere to go. God is so funny because after that I got connected with Ms. Linda. She has such a big heart. She really cares. And this place is wonderful. My first day here we all enjoyed a meal together and prayed over each other in the morning. God is so good! He really is."

Prayer Requests

Thank the Lord for all he has done for and through our organization and the women we serve! Great is His faithfulness.

Prayer for God to comfort Margaret's loved ones during this time 

Prayer for Executive director Linda Walker, who is tasked with interviewing, securing a home and providing counsel to the women in our care. Pray for God to grant her wisdom and discernment in her service.

Prayer for administrative assistant, Allyson Stanley. Pray for God to give her diligence in all of her work for HHH and for the kingdom of God.

Prayer for the board members of HHH. Pray for them to have a fervent spirit in their work for HHH and the kingdom of God. 

Prayer for our residents to continue to pursue the Lord and their recovery, that they focus on heavenly things rather than the things of this world. Pray that they be blessed with the fruit of the spirit.

Our December 3rd fundraiser be a benefit and a blessing to our project with the Porchlight Foundation as they have been such a blessing to us and the women we serve. 

Pray for our organization to secure corporate sponsors for our builder fund.