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Your Question:
Can I still have a sense of hope after this?
Answer:
As I reflect on my own life, I've experienced my fair share of disappointments and unfulfilled hopes. There have been times when I felt like giving up, like hope was just a distant memory. But as a pastor, I've seen firsthand the power of hope to sustain people through even the darkest of times. And as a Christian, I know that hope is not just a feeling, but a gift from God that can be nurtured and developed. For me, hope is not just about looking forward to a specific outcome or achievement, but about trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when things don't go as planned. It's about knowing that He is working everything out for my good, even when I don't understand what's happening. And it's about having a sense of anticipation and expectation, knowing that God is always at work, even when I'm not aware of it. As I look back on my life, I can see how God has been at work, even in the midst of disappointment and failure. I think of my son Joshua, who struggled in school, but with God's help, he's found his passion and is excelling. I think of my daughter Rebecca, who's going through a tough time, but is learning to trust in God's goodness. And I think of my wife Susan, who's been a rock of support and encouragement throughout our marriage. Through it all, I've learned to trust in God's hope, even when my own feels like it's slipping away.
Sources:
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
depression
edward welch
.from creation to the cross
albert bayliss
old testament theology
waltke
trilogy
francis shaeffer
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