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Your Question:
How can I still find hope when everything feels dark?
Answer:
As a pastor and a Christian, I've seen many people struggle with hopelessness, especially when their expectations aren't met. It's easy to feel like giving up, like hope has betrayed us and we're better off without it. But I want to tell you that's not true. Hope is a powerful thing, and it's not just a feeling, but a choice we make every day. When we're struggling with hopelessness, it's easy to get tunnel vision and lose sight of the bigger picture. But Scripture reminds us that there's so much more to life than what we can see and experience in the present moment. It's a reminder that our hope isn't just in what we can achieve or accomplish, but in the character and promises of God. As I like to say, "The King is seated; the celebration has begun in heaven." That's a reality that can sustain our hopes, even in the darkest of times. So, how can you still find hope when everything feels dark? First, I would encourage you to pray for eyes to see the realities that are present now, even in the midst of suffering. Second, remember and meditate on God's story, which is a story of hope and redemption. And third, consider asking yourself if you're willing to wait on God, or if you're trying to control the outcome. As the Bible says, "Hope deferred makes the heart sick" (Proverbs 13:12), but hope that's grounded in God's character and promises can sustain us through even the toughest of times.
Sources:
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
depression
edward welch
historical adam
stanley gundry
no doubt about it
winfried corduran
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