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Can I still have hope when everything seems lost?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with hopelessness, especially when their dreams and expectations aren't met. It's natural to feel that way, but I believe that even in the midst of disappointment and despair, there's always hope. In the Bible, we're reminded that hope deferred makes the heart sick (Proverbs 13:12), but that's not the end of the story. God's response to hopelessness is always one of comfort and reassurance. I remember when my son Joshua was younger, he was so excited to play Little League baseball, just like his dad. But when he didn't make the team, he was devastated. It was hard for him to see that his dream wasn't coming true right away. But as his father, I encouraged him to keep hoping and to trust that God had a plan for his life. It's not always easy, but I believe that God's promises are secure, even when our circumstances don't match up. As Habakkuk said, "Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry" (Habakkuk 2:3). As a Christian, I believe that our hope is not just a feeling or a wish, but a secure comfort that comes from knowing God is in control. Even when our hopes and dreams are delayed or don't come to pass, we can trust that God is working everything out for our good (Romans 8:28). So, even when everything seems lost, I believe that we can still have hope. We just need to look to God and trust that He's working out a plan that's better than we could ever imagine.
Sources:
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
depression
edward welch
historical adam
stanley gundry
acts
r c sproul
.from creation to the cross
albert bayliss
no doubt about it
winfried corduran
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