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Can I still have a sense of hope when everything seems to be falling apart?
Answer:
As I reflect on my life and the lives of those around me, I've come to realize that hope is a fragile thing. It's easy to lose sight of it when everything seems to be falling apart. My wife Susan and I have been married for 19 years, and we've had our share of ups and downs. We've seen our children, Joshua and Rebecca, face their own struggles and disappointments. But even in the midst of all this, we've found that hope is still possible. In my role as a pastor, I've seen people struggle with hopelessness, and it's a heavy burden to bear. But I've also seen the power of hope to transform lives. When we look to God and remember that He is in control, we can find comfort and strength. The Bible tells us that hope deferred makes the heart sick, but it also reminds us that God's promises are always true. Even in the midst of suffering, we can hold onto hope because we know that God is working everything out for our good. As I look back on my own life, I've come to understand that hope is not just a feeling, but a choice. It's a decision to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when things seem to be falling apart. It's a choice to wait patiently for God's promises to be fulfilled, even when it feels like they're taking a long time. And it's a choice to hold onto the hope that God is working everything out for our good, even when we can't see it. For me, hope is not just a feeling, but a foundation on which I can build my life.
Sources:
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
depression
edward welch
historical adam
stanley gundry
no doubt about it
winfried corduran
acts
r c sproul
trilogy
francis shaeffer
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