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HUPOMENO

3/9/2018

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My father had many verses that were meaningful to him, that he drew encouragement from. But the most meaningful thing to him in his relationship with God was this simple word, “hupomeno.” It quickly became the theme of his life, and he lived it in full, to his last breath.

HUPOMENO

from hupó = under, as in under the rule of someone + méno = to abide or remain)
- literally to remain under, but not simply with resignation, but with a vibrant hope. 


The idea of enduring is not just to "grin and bear it"
but to remain under trials in a such a way that we glorify God
as we learn the lessons the trials are meant to teach us,
instead of seeking ways to get out from under 
​the trials and be relieved of the pressure.

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Examples in scripture

  • Matthew 24:13:
    "But the one who endures to the end, he shall be saved."

  • Romans 12:12:
    "rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer,"

  • 1 Corinthians 13:7
    "[Love] bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."

  • 2 Timothy 2:10
    or this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory.

  • James 1:12
    ​​Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

I am constantly inspired by the meaning of this word to choose hope, to choose trust, and to choose God. I am inspired by my father’s example, and how he endured all things with hope, with expectation of God’s deliverance – and how God continually proved faithful to His promises in each and every trial. I hope to live my life in such a way as to inspire others the way that my father inspired me.

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One way to remind myself to keep perspective is a bracelet which says “hupomeno.”
​I’m now selling those bracelets for $6 on Etsy. You can purchase them at my store, TheSurrenderedLifeCo.
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5 Comments
Lillie Marie White
12/5/2018 10:06:14 am

Bethany, I love your bracelets. I will purchase one from your store.

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Susan
1/16/2021 04:07:05 am

Hi. I’d like to purchase a Hupomeno bracelet. Do you still make them? Thank you.

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Bethany
1/16/2021 04:39:52 am

Hi, Susan! I have a few left, if you’d like you can email me on the “contact” page for details!

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Brooke
6/21/2022 08:29:12 am

How do I purchase the Hupomeno bracelet?

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Bethany
6/21/2022 10:05:57 am

Brooke, I don't have any bracelets left but you can find necklaces on my Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSurrenderedLifeCo

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