How can I keep my hope alive when everything is going wrong?

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As I reflect on the question, I'm reminded of the struggles my family and I have faced over the years. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with hopelessness, and I've had to navigate my own share of disappointments. But I've come to realize that hope is not just a feeling, but a choice. It's a choice to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when things seem to be going wrong.

For me, hope is sustained by my faith in God's character and promises. I know that He will never leave me or forsake me (Hebrews 13:5), and that He will never put me in a situation where a sinful response is the only way out (1 Corinthians 10:13). These promises give me a foundation to stand on, even in the midst of adversity. And I've seen this play out in my own life, as well as in the lives of those around me. When we put our hope in God, we can face even the darkest of circumstances with confidence and courage.

As I look back on my own life, I'm reminded of the many times I've had to choose hope over despair. There have been times when everything seemed to be falling apart, but I've learned to persevere, to seek God even in the midst of my struggles. And I've seen the same thing in my family - my wife Susan, my son Joshua, and my daughter Rebecca have all had to navigate their own share of challenges, but they've learned to put their hope in God, and to trust in His goodness and sovereignty. It's not always easy, but it's always worth it.

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