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Your Question:
Why can't I find hope?
Answer:
The question of why you can't find hope. I've seen it in the faces of those who sit in my pew, struggling to find meaning in a world that seems to be spinning out of control. As a pastor, I've walked alongside many who have lost their way, and I've seen the devastating effects of hopelessness. It's a heavy burden to bear, and one that can be paralyzing. But I want to tell you that there is hope. Not just any hope, but a hope that is grounded in the promise of God's presence in our lives. As Hebrews 13:5 says, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." This is a hope that is not based on our circumstances, but on the character of God Himself. It's a hope that says, "Even in the midst of suffering, God is with me, and He will never leave me." As I look back on my own life, I've seen the ebb and flow of hope. There have been times when it seemed like the darkness was closing in, and I couldn't see a way forward. But in those moments, I've learned to turn to God's promises, to cling to the hope that He is always with me. And I've seen that same hope in the lives of those around me, even in the midst of great struggle. It's a hope that is not based on our own strength or ability, but on the power of God's love and presence in our lives.
Sources:
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
depression
edward welch
no doubt about it
winfried corduran
historical adam
stanley gundry
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