The Hope Within Us

Today’s Reflection

Yes, suffering and struggle can put up walls and barriers to seeing the fruit of God’s labor around us, but no matter how bad it is in the world and in our own souls, that suffering is not entitled to access and diminish our hope.

—Bruce Reyes-Chow, “Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet,” in The Upper Room Disciplines 2026 (Upper Room Books, 2025)

Today’s Question

What fruits of God’s labor can you already see in your life?Join the conversation.

Today’s Scripture

I am severely afflicted; give me life, O Lord, according to your word.—Psalm 119:107 (NRSVUE)

Prayer for the Week

Jesus, you have entered every place on this earth so that we might live and grow in you. May we open our doors to you and to your teachings. Amen.Submit your prayer to The Upper Room.