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How do we keep hope alive when life gets busy?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with hopelessness, especially when life gets busy. It's easy to get caught up in the daily grind and lose sight of what's truly important. But I believe that hope is a fundamental aspect of the human experience. It's what drives us to keep going, even when things seem bleak. As the text says, "Hope is distinctly human." We all have hopes and dreams, even if they're small or seemingly insignificant. For me, hope is closely tied to my faith. I believe that God is in control, and that He has a plan for my life. This gives me hope, even in the midst of uncertainty. But I also know that hope can be fragile, and that it's easy to lose sight of it when things don't go as planned. That's why it's so important to nurture hope, to cultivate it in our daily lives. As Stephen Covey said, "We achieve inner peace when our schedule aligns with our values." When our priorities are in line with our values, we're more likely to experience hope and joy. As a husband and father, I've learned the importance of hope in my personal life. My wife Susan and I have been married for 19 years, and we've had our share of ups and downs. But through it all, we've learned to hold onto hope, even when things seem impossible. And it's not just about our own hopes and dreams - it's about the hopes and dreams of our children, Joshua and Rebecca. As a parent, it's my job to help them develop a sense of hope and purpose, even in the midst of uncertainty. By doing so, I'm reminded of the importance of hope in my own life, and I'm inspired to keep going, even when things get tough.
Sources:
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
depression
edward welch
dogmatic theology
shedd
practicing the way
john mark comer
.from creation to the cross
albert bayliss
no doubt about it
winfried corduran
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