Why do I feel like I'm losing my sense of hope in this suffering?

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I can relate to feeling like I'm losing my sense of hope in the midst of suffering. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with hopelessness, and I've experienced it myself in my own life. When we're facing difficulties, it's easy to feel like our hopes are empty and hollow. But the Bible tells us that hope is not just a feeling, but a choice. It's a choice to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when things don't make sense.

I think one of the biggest challenges we face is when our hopes are deferred, as the Bible says in Proverbs 13:12. When our dreams crash, it's natural to feel like giving up on hope altogether. But God's response to hopelessness is always one of mercy and grace. He pursues us, even when we don't trust him, and makes promises to us that we can be very optimistic about. He will never leave us, and he will never put us in a situation where a sinful response is the only way out.

As I reflect on my own life, I'm reminded of the many times when I felt like giving up on hope. But God has always been faithful to me, and he's taught me to persevere in the midst of suffering. I've learned to focus my eyes on him, rather than on my circumstances. And I've discovered that even in the midst of darkness, there are always reasons to be hopeful. For example, my family is a source of hope and joy for me. My wife Susan and I have been married for 19 years, and our children Joshua and Rebecca are a blessing to us. Even in the midst of suffering, we can find hope in the people and relationships that bring us joy.

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