Biblical Answer

The point of trying when everything feels hopeless is a question that has puzzled many individuals. It is a sentiment echoed by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans, where he writes, "For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do is what I do" (Romans 7:19). This sentiment is relatable to anyone who has struggled with the weight of hopelessness. It is as if the person has given up on trying to do what is right, and instead, succumbs to the temptation of doing what is wrong.

The question of why try when everything feels hopeless is a complex one, but it can be answered by looking at the concept of hope itself. Hope is not just a feeling, but it is a choice. It is a choice to believe that there is a reason to live, to build, and to love. As the Bible says, "Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life" (Proverbs 13:12). When we choose to hold onto hope, we are choosing to believe that there is a purpose to our lives, and that our struggles are not in vain.

The Bible offers many examples of individuals who have faced hopelessness, but still chose to try. The story of Noah, who built an ark in the midst of a wicked and hopeless world, is a prime example. Despite the odds against him, Noah chose to trust in God's goodness and to obey His instructions. His story is a testament to the power of hope and the importance of choosing to try, even when everything feels hopeless. As the Bible says, "You have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin" (Hebrews 12:4). This means that we have not yet reached the point of giving up, and that there is still hope for us to overcome our struggles and to live a life that reflects God's goodness. When we choose to try, we are not just trying for ourselves, but we are also trying to be an ambassador of hope to those around us who may be struggling with the weight of hopelessness. As the Bible says, "We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope" (Romans 5:3-4). By choosing to try, we are choosing to develop the perseverance and character that will ultimately lead us to a place of hope and fulfillment.