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Your Question:
how do i find hope in this darkness?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the weight of hopelessness bearing down on you. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the same feelings, but I want to assure you that hope is not something to be killed or let die. In fact, it's a vital part of our Christian walk. You see, the biblical philosophy is that hope is not just a feeling or a wish, but a confident expectation of what God has promised. And God's promises are not empty or hollow; they are rooted in His character and power. As I reflect on my own life, I'm reminded that hope is not just about feeling good or optimistic, but about trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty. When we face disappointment or suffering, it's easy to lose sight of hope. But God's word reminds us that He is always with us, never leaving us or putting us in situations where sinful responses are the only way out. He pursues us and makes promises to us, even when we don't trust Him. This is the ground of humility, where hope can grow and flourish. So, my friend, I encourage you to ask God to give you eyes to see the realities that sustain your hopes. Remember and meditate on God's story, and practice hope by trusting in His promises. As the psalmist wrote, "One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple." (Psalm 27:4) May God give you the determination to serve Him and trust in His goodness, even in the midst of darkness.
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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