Biblical Answer

The Bible teaches us that our feelings of helplessness and hopelessness can be a result of sin in our lives. When we put our trust in things other than Christ, we open ourselves up to feelings of despair and desperation. This is because our hope is not in the true and living God, but rather in something that is fleeting and unreliable. As the Bible says, "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind" (2 Timothy 1:7). When we put our trust in Christ, we are given a spirit of hope and a sound mind, which allows us to navigate even the darkest of times.

The Bible also teaches us that our feelings of helplessness and hopelessness can be a result of a lack of purpose and meaning in our lives. When we do not have a clear sense of purpose and meaning, we can become stuck in a cycle of despair and desperation. This is because we are not living the life that God has called us to live. As the Bible says, "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them" (Ephesians 2:10). When we are living the life that God has called us to live, we are given a sense of purpose and meaning that can help us navigate even the darkest of times.

The Bible also teaches us that our feelings of helplessness and hopelessness can be a result of a lack of faith in God's sovereignty and goodness. When we do not trust that God is in control of our lives and that He is working all things together for our good, we can become stuck in a cycle of fear and despair. This is because we are not living by faith, but rather by sight. As the Bible says, "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28). When we trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, we are given a sense of peace and hope that can help us navigate even the darkest of times. We can pray for eyes to see the truth of God's Word and for the strength to trust in His goodness, even in the midst of our struggles. As the Bible says, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). When we trust in God's plans for our lives, we can find hope and peace even in the midst of our struggles.