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Can I still have hope when everything feels like a never-ending struggle?

Answer:

My friend, I've been in your shoes before. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with feelings of hopelessness, and I've walked alongside them through those dark times. I understand that when everything feels like a never-ending struggle, it's easy to lose sight of hope. But let me tell you, as a Christian, I believe that hope is not a feeling, it's a choice. It's a choice to trust in God's goodness, even when things don't go as planned.

I've had my own share of disappointments and dashed hopes. As a husband and father, I've faced challenges in my relationships, but I've learned that hope is not about avoiding pain, but about persevering through it. The Bible says, "Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry" (Habakkuk 2:3). This verse reminds me that God's promises are not subject to our timelines, but His timing is always perfect. So, even when it feels like hope is dying, I choose to hold on to it, not just because I want to, but because I know that God is faithful.

As I look back on my life, I've come to realize that hope is not just a feeling, but a choice to trust in God's goodness, even when things don't go as planned. It's a choice to believe that He is working everything out for my good, even when I don't understand what's happening. And I've seen this play out in the lives of those around me, including my own family. My wife Susan and I have been married for 19 years, and we've faced our own share of challenges, but we've always chosen to hold on to hope, and it's brought us closer together. So, I want to encourage you, my friend, to choose hope, even when it feels like everything is against you.

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