Can I still find hope in the darkest of times?

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As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with hopelessness, especially in the darkest of times. It's natural to feel that way when our hopes are crushed and our dreams seem to be slipping away. But as a Christian, I believe that hope is not just a feeling, but a foundation that can sustain us even in the midst of suffering. The Bible reminds us that "on this side of the cross, misery persists but the scales are tipped in favor of joy" (emphasis mine). This means that even in the midst of darkness, there is always hope, always a reason to keep going.

But how do we hold onto hope when it seems like everything is falling apart? For me, it's about remembering that God is always with us, always working out His plan, even when we can't see it. As the psalmist says, "You will call and I will answer you; you will long for the creature and it will be yours" (Psalm 91:14). This means that even in the darkest of times, we can trust that God is working to bring us hope, to bring us joy. And it's not just a vague feeling; it's a concrete reality that we can experience in our lives, even now.

As a husband and father, I've seen my own hopes and dreams rise and fall, but I've learned to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty. And I've seen it in my family too - my wife Susan and I have been married for 19 years, and we've had our share of ups and downs, but we've always found hope in each other and in God. And our kids, Joshua and Rebecca, they remind us every day of the importance of hope and joy. So even in the darkest of times, I know that hope is always available to us, always a reason to keep going.

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