Art + Soul by Michelle Owenby

Art + Soul by Michelle Owenby

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Anchored in Hope

Anchored in Hope

In a world full of change, God offers you a hope that holds—steady, unshaken, sure.

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Michelle Owenby
Jul 20, 2025
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Anchored in Hope
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Hello, precious friend,

We are living in uncertain times. From personal trials to global turmoil, it can feel like the ground beneath us keeps shifting. But even when everything feels fragile—hope remains.

Not the kind of hope that depends on outcomes or circumstances.
Not a fleeting feeling or empty positivity.
But a living hope—anchored in Christ, unshaken by what surrounds us.

This week in The Lovely Crux, we return to that anchor.
We remember the truth that steadies us: God’s promises hold even when we feel like we can’t.


+ A Gentle Beginning

Sit quietly. Clasp your hands gently in your lap—interlocked and secure.
Take three deep breaths.
As you inhale, say: “Christ, my anchor.”
As you exhale, say: “Hold me steady.”

Repeat as needed until your body begins to rest in this truth.


+ Scripture Meditation

“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure…”
—Hebrews 6:19a

Hope in God is not wishful thinking—it’s a tether to something eternal.

When the winds of life blow hard, we don’t drift aimlessly.
We are held, grounded, and secured by something stronger than our fears.

This verse reminds us that hope isn’t a soft cushion—it’s a Believer’s foundation.

This is the crux: Hope in Christ is not a feeling to chase—it’s a foundation to rest in, a holy anchor that holds us steady when life does not.


+ Beauty Reflection (Visio Divina)

Deep Waters by Michelle Owenby

Gaze at the painting above called “Deep Waters.”

Above, the waves may be swelling and the tide rising. The surface may change with every storm.
But below, there is an anchor that holds steady.
It is hidden, yet essential.
Quiet, but powerful.

Reflect on this:

  • What waves are tossing in your life right now?

  • Where are you trying to stay afloat in your own strength?

  • Can you picture yourself tethered—not to the storm—but to the One who holds you?

Let this image remind you:
Even when you can’t see the bottom, your soul is not adrift.
Hope holds.


+ Prayer Prompts (for your journal, your prayer time, or your heart)

Use these as a journaling or prayer starting point:

  • Lord, the waves around me feel like _________________________________.

  • Anchor my soul where it matters most—In You.

  • Teach me to trust the strength of what holds me, not the fear of what surrounds me.

  • Thank You for being steady when I am not.

💬 If you need prayer for your own storm, you’re welcome in the Virtual Prayer Room —You’re not alone.

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