Why do I feel like I'm losing my sense of hope in this suffering?

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I can relate to feeling like you're losing your sense of hope in suffering. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with hopelessness, and I've experienced it myself. It's a heavy burden to carry, and it can feel like a weight is crushing you. I've had my own share of disappointments and setbacks, but I've learned that hope is not just a feeling, it's a choice. It's a decision to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when things don't make sense.

When I'm feeling hopeless, I try to remember that God is always with me, and that He has a plan to prosper me, not to harm me (Jeremiah 29:11). I also remind myself that hope is not just a feeling, but a choice. I can choose to trust in God's goodness, even when things seem bleak. And I can choose to focus on the promises of God, rather than my own circumstances. As the Bible says, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" (Jeremiah 29:11).

But I also know that hopelessness can be a sin, if it's rooted in unbelief or a lack of trust in God. When we give up hope, we're essentially saying that God is not good or that He's not able to help us. But God is always working, even when we can't see it. He's always speaking, even when we're not listening. And He's always pursuing us, even when we're running away from Him. So, I encourage you to keep hoping, even when it feels like hope is lost. Keep trusting in God's goodness, and keep focusing on His promises.

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