Hope Beyond What You Can SeeHope Beyond What You Can See
THE NEW YOU
Pastor Lisa McIntosh talks about finding hope beyond what you can see, using scripture, prayer and personal examples to address delay, disappointment and faith. She shares how trusting God’s timing can renew your mind, lift heaviness and bring peace while you wait for change.
10:15•28 Apr 2026
Hope Beyond What You See with Pastor Lisa McIntosh
Episode Overview
- Faith is described as the evidence of what you hope for, even when you can’t yet see it.
- Hope that feels delayed can weigh heavily on the heart, but Pastor Lisa says God does not intend for your hope to stay postponed.
- Waiting seasons are framed as times where God builds character and prepares you, rather than signs of rejection.
- True joy is encouraged to be rooted in God, not in money, people, or material things.
- A simple prayer of repentance and invitation to Jesus is offered as a step into salvation, renewal, and a fresh start.
“"Your hope no longer has to be deferred because he is the God of hope."”
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol, fear, or destructive habits and keep going when nothing seems to change? This episode of THE NEW YOU with Pastor Lisa McIntosh leans into that exact tension, pointing to what she calls "hope beyond what you see". Speaking straight from Hebrews 11:1 and Proverbs 13:12, Pastor Lisa reflects on the gap between what you're praying for and what you're actually seeing.
She uses a simple but relatable story about a college fee deferment to explain "hope deferred makes the heart sick", then flips it by reminding you that "your hope no longer has to be deferred because he is the God of hope." You'll hear gentle but direct encouragement for anyone feeling stuck in long valleys – whether that’s emotional pain, relationship problems, financial strain, addictions, or a sense of spiritual emptiness.
Pastor Lisa stresses that waiting doesn’t mean you’re being denied; instead, she frames it as a time where God builds character and prepares you, saying that you "will come out as pure gold, refined by fire". She addresses the frustration of praying for change in loved ones, leaders, or circumstances and not seeing results, and keeps bringing it back to living by faith rather than sight.
There’s a strong focus on God’s unchanging nature, joy that isn’t tied to money or people, and a clear invitation to trust God with every part of life. The episode closes with a salvation prayer and a blessing for protection, renewal, and purpose, making this especially helpful if you're longing for a fresh start, healing from past hurts, or strength to stay on a sober, God-centred path.
If you’re tired, discouraged, or wondering if your prayers matter, this gentle yet firm message might be exactly what you need today.
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