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Your Question:
How can I still have hope when everything feels hopeless?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with hopelessness, and I've experienced it myself. It's a heavy burden to carry, but I want to share with you that there is hope. The Bible says that on this side of the cross, misery persists, but the scales are tipped in favor of joy. The King is seated, and the celebration has begun in heaven. We could not be loved more than we are right now, and there are tastes of heaven available even now. The problem is that we often let our hopes rise and fall, and when they crash, we decide to never hope again. But that's not the answer. Hopelessness is lethal, and it's a decision we make when we choose not to wait for God's timing. We want something more than we want Jesus, and that's when our hope begins to erode. But I want to encourage you that hope is not something you find; it's something you practice. You practice it by remembering and meditating on God's story. So, how can you still have hope when everything feels hopeless? First, pray for eyes to see the realities that are present now that can sustain your hopes. Second, take action in the present. Don't just sit around waiting for things to change; do something to move forward. And third, remember that hope is not something you find; it's something you practice. Remember God's story, and trust that He is working in you, even when you can't see it.
Sources:
depression
edward welch
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
.from creation to the cross
albert bayliss
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