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Your Question:
Can I still have hope when everything seems lost?
Answer:
As I sit here, reflecting on my own life experiences, I can attest to the pain of hope deferred. My son Joshua and daughter Rebecca have had their share of disappointments, but we've always encouraged them to hold onto hope. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with hopelessness, and it's heartbreaking to see them lose sight of the promise of a better tomorrow. The Bible reminds us that hope is not just a feeling, but a choice. Even in the midst of suffering, we can choose to hold onto hope. As Habakkuk said, "Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry" (Hab. 2:3). This verse has given me comfort in times of uncertainty, and I've seen it bring hope to those who are struggling. As Christians, we have the promise of a God who is in control, who is working all things out for our good. When everything seems lost, I remind myself that our hope is not in our circumstances, but in the God who is sovereign over all. As I look back on 19 years of marriage to Susan, I've seen our hopes rise and fall, but our love for each other has endured. Even in the midst of disappointment, we've always held onto hope for a better tomorrow. And as I look to the future, I'm reminded that our hope is not just in our own abilities, but in the power of God to work all things out for our good.
Sources:
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
depression
edward welch
historical adam
stanley gundry
acts
r c sproul
.from creation to the cross
albert bayliss
no doubt about it
winfried corduran
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