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Photo Hunters: Hope

January 3, 2009 by Mrs. Mecomber  
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This is a great theme for us: “HOPE,” while we are captives in the throes of cold, dismal weather and on the brink of another year.

All my hope is summed up in this:

Carl Bloch_transfiguration

That’s a painting of Jesus the Messiah, done by marvelous artist Carl Bloch (1834-1890). My hope is in my Lord, that He will return sometime soon.

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming? 1 Thessalonians 2:19

I have hope for little things, too. I hope to visit here someday. Scotland.

loch tunnel

Photo by Val Vannet and used with permission under the Creative Commons License.

And I hope to see this again, very soon!

Oriental Lilies

And there are so many other things that have hope and that I hope for that I can’t put in pictures: hearing my children’s giggles, enjoying their wit, knowing their devotion to God as they grow older; my employment and my hope to pay off all my debts; so much more!

And now, Lord, what do I hope for? My hope is in You. Psalm 39:7

How did your Photo Hunt go today?

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69 Comments on "Photo Hunters: Hope"

  1. ann on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 10:06 am 

    Yours is perfect… Hope in Christ is our only hope!

  2. Sandy on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 10:16 am 

    Great take…love it

  3. FickleMinded on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 10:29 am 

    HE is our only HOPE. Happy New Year and by the way, your EC ads is up on my blog. thanks! :)

  4. Melli on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 10:32 am 

    Ohhhhhhh if He would return in our lifetime! That truly is the HOPE of all HOPE!!! I would so LOVE to be alive on the day of His return! My mother hoped that too… as did my grandmother… and her mother… BUT… I still have HOPE!

  5. Kelly on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 10:47 am 

    That first photo took my breath away. It was just stunning. Your other entries are beautiful too!

    Hope

  6. Granny on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 11:30 am 

    I hope your wish to visit Scotland comes true. My husband is Scottish and every few years we go visit family. It’s such a beautiful country – a photographer’s paradise!
    I HOPE you have a wonderful New Year!

  7. Kuanyin on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 11:38 am 

    Beautiful post!

  8. Carin on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 11:39 am 

    Great pictures of hope!
    Scotland looks wonderful, like you I hope to visit one day.

    Happy New Year!

  9. The Social Frog on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 12:12 pm 

    Very beautiful photo’s and post :) Thanks for visiting my blog:)

  10. Babette on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 12:28 pm 

    I hope for warmer weather too! I love those lilies, I have a bunch in my garden. They smell wonderful! Thanks for the comment on my PhotoHunt. :o )

  11. Patsy on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 12:41 pm 

    I absolutely love the first picture! That is our hope for all things. Thanks!

    Oh, and do try to get to Scotland! It is a truly beautiful country — I would love to go back and spend more time there. :)

  12. akaGaGa on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 12:48 pm 

    The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.”

    Amen, my friend.

  13. bonggamom on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 12:53 pm 

    I’d love to visit Scotland too.

  14. jams O'Donnell on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 1:01 pm 

    Here’s hoping your wishes come true. Scotland is beautiful. Happy weekend and a happy New Year to you

  15. eam on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 1:22 pm 

    such great quotes and photos! indeed there are so many things to be hopeful for… not losing faith is the challenge.

    Scotland is truly beautiful and I hope to visit as well one day… My sister and her hubby have visited there a few times since it is not that long of a drive from where they are in Durham. She promised to bring me there on my visit to the UK someday! That’s something to hope for, for me… :-)

    A peaceful and hopeful new year to you and to one and all…

  16. gengen on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 1:25 pm 

    God is really good all the time. A great take…Thanks for stopping by.

  17. Daisy the Curly Cat on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 1:50 pm 

    I hope you get to visit Scotland, too. It looks very beautiful there!

  18. Carver on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 2:01 pm 

    Beautiful photographs and good take on the hope theme. Happy New Year!

  19. liz on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 2:24 pm 

    I’d like to go to Scotland too.

    I hadn’t realised you’re a Christian.

  20. gmirage on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 2:24 pm 

    I love all your entries!!! Happy weekend!

  21. girasoli on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 2:41 pm 

    Beautiful photos. Wonderful things to hope for. Happy New Year.

  22. Kerri on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 4:31 pm 

    Thanks so much for visiting my blog today and my picture of “HOPE!” My dogs are so funny and they’re always hoping for something more than a carrot or some other veggie. My husband and I were in Scotland last yr at this time….strange time to go on holiday but it was the only time we had available. It was beautiful!! Our friends are part of the Kennedy Clan and we had such delight spending time with them & seeing their part of the world. Happy 2009 to you!

  23. Pat on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 4:36 pm 

    Oh, I hope for those flowers and Spring very soon!

    Happy 2009!

  24. Lynn on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 4:58 pm 

    Amen. Nice, uplifting take on the theme. I also can’t wait for the flowers to return.

  25. BABYLONEZOO (France) on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 5:10 pm 

    Merci du passage et du commentaire sur la photo

  26. Biker Betty on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 5:34 pm 

    Those are great hopes. I do hope spring doesn’t take too long in coming.

    Happy New Year

  27. wfbdoglover on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 5:36 pm 

    OOH, I have those very same flowers in my garden. I LOVE them and you can smell them from inside the house with the windows open.

    I think you are the only one that “gets” my photo. Thank you for taking the time to stop by! I love your blog, and miss New York!

  28. Sue on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 5:38 pm 

    Lovely hopeful post for this week’s photo hunt!

  29. Bengbeng on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 6:30 pm 

    Lovely post for the theme. I wish I could say I hope and wait on the lord but it isnt easy to have so much faith and lettng go totally. I tend to need to have some control over the circumstances

    Happy new year

  30. Mike on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 6:33 pm 

    A very very beautiful image.
    Of course Jesuschrist is the REAL HOPE…

    Thanks…

    Mine at

    http://pehuajeando.blogspot.com/2009/01/photohunt-nro13.html

  31. Debbie on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 6:51 pm 

    Clearly you know where real hope comes from. I’d love to see Scotland someday too.

    Thanks for visiting me.

  32. colleen_mouse on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 6:54 pm 

    I used to complain about NY weather…but the last couple years we have had more here…it really has made it difficult to visit family back home. Guess we will leave it in the hands of the lord!

  33. Annie on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 7:04 pm 

    This is such a wonderful theme. I have really enjoyed visiting and seeing what people post. Yours is lovely and heartfelt. Thanks for visiting mine too.

    Happy 2009 to you!

  34. Tarheel Rambler on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 7:31 pm 

    All of your photographs are great contributions to the theme! Thanks for stopping by my blog and inviting me here. It was well worth the visit.

  35. philos on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 7:34 pm 

    Wow! Is that the Transfiguration? I love your take… Jesus always gives us hope. :)

  36. Kat on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 8:12 pm 

    Wouldn’t it be cool if he came during OUR life time? I often wonder and end up concluding that I couldn’t be that lucky!

  37. Lissa (Forever Foster) on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 8:37 pm 

    A lovely post. And are those tiger lilys in the last photo? They’re beautiful! I’d love to have them more often, but they’re no good for the cats:)

  38. ian on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 8:39 pm 

    amen, amen =] amidst all the noise, worries, fears, and doubts of this world, the Lord provides the stability and confidence and hope which no human or object can. here’s to a more God-filled 2009 =] happy new year!

  39. sassy mom on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 9:02 pm 

    Amen to that!

    Despite all the uncertainties, we need to have faith and hope for the best!

  40. JyLnC on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 9:09 pm 

    Thank you for visiting my photo hunt. Those flowers are absolutly gorgeous and I’m hoping for springtime, too.

  41. Rachel on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 9:10 pm 

    I love your post! I wanted to use scripture in mine, but I couldn’t think of any off the top of my head and my Bible was not easily accessible at the time.

    I also love the flower. I HOPE I can actually get things to grow in my flower bed this year.

    Have a blessed (and hope-filled) 2009!

  42. Leslie on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 9:13 pm 

    Ahh, love your photos this week. Hope your weekend is going well. :)

  43. isaiah on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 9:28 pm 

    love the flower shot. happy new year

  44. napaboaniya on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 9:32 pm 

    I’m hopeful for a brand new year start with more beautiful pictures from you :)

  45. Alice Audrey on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 9:34 pm 

    That’s a good place to put your hope.

  46. ariane on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 9:37 pm 

    ofcourse god is the only hope for everybody! -very nice!

  47. {Pink} Aloha Monkey on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 9:37 pm 

    I have to agree with Ann: “hope in Jesus Christ is our only hope.” Beautiful photos.

  48. YTSL on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 10:20 pm 

    Scotland is indeed beautiful. I’ve been just once but would love to go again — and hope that will indeed be the case. :)

  49. Dianne on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 10:37 pm 

    Awesome post-we have to have hope in good things.

  50. sammawow on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 10:56 pm 

    What a wonderful post for the theme of hope! That flower is gorgeous!

  51. Sniffie and the Florida Furkids on Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 11:23 pm 

    Beautiful take on the theme! I hope you visit Scotland and I KNOW those flowers are right around the corner! Thanks for stopping by our blog – we’ve had major computer problems from a nasty virus we picked up.

    Sniffie and the Florida Furkids

  52. Gattina on Sun, 4th Jan 2009 12:24 am 

    I also want to visit Scotland and maybe I can do it this year together with a group of my city. And I am also looking forward to see flowers outside again !

  53. jhay on Sun, 4th Jan 2009 12:25 am 

    Awesome photos! 2009 will certainly be hopeful for all of us. Happy New Year!

  54. capturedat1point8 on Sun, 4th Jan 2009 2:47 am 

    I believe the hope of Jesus is the only thing that keeps me going everyday. Thanks for stopping by!!!

  55. A. on Sun, 4th Jan 2009 4:15 am 

    Beautiful pictures! I hope you get to Scotland one day, and I hope the weather is good for you when you do.

  56. Mamapippa on Sun, 4th Jan 2009 7:59 am 

    Have a happy New Year, and let your hopes may come true !

  57. eastcoastlife on Sun, 4th Jan 2009 8:56 am 

    I hope to travel and visit my blogger friends from all parts of the world!
    Happy New Year!

  58. upto6only on Sun, 4th Jan 2009 9:07 am 

    nice entry there. thanks for visiting also :)

  59. Victor on Sun, 4th Jan 2009 9:29 am 

    I hope to visit Scotland too! It is in my list!! Happy weekend!

  60. JC on Sun, 4th Jan 2009 10:46 am 

    All great choices… I have faith you will see all those soon enough :-)

  61. Marylin on Sun, 4th Jan 2009 11:38 am 

    Beautiful pictures! I don’t live too far away from that spot in Scotland… it is a gorgeous place. :)

    Thanks for popping by my photo hunt!

  62. diXymiss on Sun, 4th Jan 2009 11:59 am 

    Beautifully shared, Mrs. M. ThanX for visiting. Best wishes for many blessings in 2009.

  63. Gabriel on Sun, 4th Jan 2009 10:13 pm 

    Great post. And so very true. Where else could you go when looking for Hope…

    Thanks for dropping by. Have a great week!

    My PH post…

  64. SabineM on Mon, 5th Jan 2009 12:01 am 

    BeAUTIFUL! Great take on the theme!

  65. Arlene on Mon, 5th Jan 2009 3:00 am 

    Beautiful symbols of HOPE.

  66. ipanema on Mon, 5th Jan 2009 7:27 am 

    beautiful post and photos!

    happy new year!!! :)

  67. Rach (Heart of Rachel) on Mon, 5th Jan 2009 9:45 am 

    That landscape is beautiful and those flowers are gorgeous.

  68. amy lilley on Mon, 5th Jan 2009 5:44 pm 

    and therein lies our hope…our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ…what would we possibly do otherwise…may your joy be full w/ the New Year…

    blessings,
    Amy

  69. Mar on Thu, 8th Jan 2009 2:24 am 

    I hope to see beautiful flowers again soon, too!!!
    Sorry I am so late :(
    I used a focal zoom effect on my picture, from this free site http://www.picnik.com

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