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Your Question:
How can I keep hope when everything's been taken away?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with hopelessness, especially when their dreams and expectations aren't met. It's easy to feel like hope is just a fantasy, a mere specter without a home. But I believe that hope is distinctly human, and it's essential for living a full and meaningful life. When we lose hope, we lose our sense of purpose and direction. I've experienced my own share of disappointments and setbacks, but I've learned that hope is not just a feeling, but a choice. When I'm faced with uncertainty and adversity, I remind myself that God is in control, and that He is big enough to accomplish all things. I trust that He has a plan for my life, and that He will bring good out of even the most difficult circumstances. This gives me the courage to keep hoping, even when things seem bleak. As a husband and father, I've seen how hope can sustain relationships and families. When we lose hope, we can become detached and disconnected from one another. But when we hold onto hope, we can find the strength to persevere and to love each other even in the midst of difficulties. 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 learned to hold onto hope, and to trust that God will bring us through to the other side.
Sources:
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
depression
edward welch
no doubt about it
winfried corduran
.from creation to the cross
albert bayliss
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
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