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What's the point of having faith when everything seems hopeless?

Answer:

As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with feelings of hopelessness, and it's a question that gets to the heart of what faith is all about. When everything seems hopeless, it's easy to wonder what's the point of having faith. But the truth is, faith is not about being blind or ignorant, but about trusting in God's goodness and love, even when we can't see what's ahead.

Faith is not just about abandoning ourselves to God, but about trusting in His sovereignty and goodness, even when things seem to be going wrong. It's about recognizing that God is holy love, and that He is working everything out for our good, even when we can't see it. When we're weak and discouraged, our sole confidence should be in Christ, who will not abandon us. Our faith is not just a human effort, but a divine gift that gives us the strength to persevere.

In times of hopelessness, it's easy to feel like giving up, but that's exactly when we need to take action in the present. We need to trust God now, and entrust our future to Him. This is not about checking off a to-do list, but about surrendering our lives to God and trusting in His goodness. When we do this, we can find glimpses of hope for tomorrow, even in the midst of despair. And ultimately, our faith determines what happens to us after we leave this world, securing our eternal future in Christ.

Sources:

no doubt about it
winfried corduran
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
potters freedom
james white
depression
edward welch
systematic theology
wayne grudem
trilogy
francis shaeffer
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian

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