It is a common word we hear. A word we like, but also a word we don't like at times. The truth is life is hard and sometimes hope seems impossible. I am sure you have felt like that at times. We want hope, we really want that and desire it, but we doubt it. We get impatient and weary of hoping. We get discouraged by what we see before us.
Some want "The one" but get tired of waiting through years of singleness. The woman who desperately wants a child but is getting discouraged by the reality of her circumstances. The loved one dying of cancer. A problem or situation we just can't take anymore. An illness or disability that keeps getting worse, or keeps persisting.
It is good to hope in things but not to trust in them. We can't guarantee anything in life. But we know the one who knows all things. Earthly hope is fading, but Heavenly hope is ETERNAL. That is where we place our hope. Not in people, not in circumstances, not in this world. Hope in this world makes no sense but that is the reality, hope needs faith to stand strong.
Our hope is in Jesus. He will come back again, one day we will be with him forever. It is hard to keep going but it is not impossible. "I can do everything through him who gives me strength" (Philippians 4:13)
We may not get the results we want. We may feel like our heart is breaking. We may feel like our world is crashing down on us. But we must cling to these Truths:
“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:31 NIV)
The things of earth will pass away. No more sin, no more pain, no more crying or mourning, and no more death. Oh happy day🙌✝️
"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:4 ESV)
Keep fighting for hope, things will get better, it is hard to see now but stand firm in the truth you know:
“They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them. They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly.” (Psalms 112:7-8 NLT)
