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Your Question:
How do I find hope in this darkness?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with hopelessness, and I know that it's a feeling that can be overwhelming. But I want to remind you that there are realities present now that can sustain your hopes. We need to pray for eyes to see, to recognize the joy that is available to us even in the midst of suffering. The Bible tells us that the King is seated, and the celebration has begun in heaven. We are loved more than we can imagine, and there are tastes of heaven available to us even now. It's easy to feel like hope is empty or hollow, but I want to encourage you to look to God's promises. He will never leave you, and He will never put you in a situation where a sinful response is the only way out. These are truths that we can cling to, even when our hopes seem to be fading. And I want to remind you that hope grows in the ground of humility. It's not about trying to control our circumstances or make things happen on our own, but about surrendering to God's plan and trusting in His goodness. As I reflect on my own life, I'm reminded of the many times when I've felt like giving up on hope. But God's mercy and grace have always been available to me, even when I didn't feel like I deserved it. And I want to encourage you to remember that God is pursuing you, making promises to you rather than asking you to make promises to Him. So, even when it feels like hope is slipping away, I want to encourage you to keep persevering, to keep seeking God and His goodness.
Sources:
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
depression
edward welch
no doubt about it
winfried corduran
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
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