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Your Question:
How can I keep my hope alive when everything is going wrong?
Answer:
As I reflect on the struggles of life, I'm reminded that hope can be a fragile thing. It's easy to lose sight of it when everything seems to be going wrong. But as a pastor, I've seen time and time again that hope is not just a feeling, but a choice. It's a choice to trust in a God who is in control, even when we can't see the outcome. I've learned that hope is not just about wishing for things to get better, but about knowing that God is working everything out for our good. As the Bible says, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). This doesn't mean that we won't face difficulties, but it means that we can face them with confidence, knowing that God is with us. As I look back on my own life, I'm reminded of the many times when things seemed to be going wrong. But through it all, I've learned to persevere, to seek God even in the midst of despair. And I've seen the power of hope in my own family, too. My wife Susan and I have been married for 19 years, and we've faced our share of challenges. But through it all, we've held onto hope, and it's carried us through some tough times. Even my children, Joshua and Rebecca, have learned to trust in God's goodness, even when things seem uncertain.
Sources:
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
depression
edward welch
no doubt about it
winfried corduran
historical adam
stanley gundry
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