Be Hopeful

Hope is defined as a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen. We are in good hands if we hope in God. The Word of God encourages us to be of good courage, for in doing this God will strengthen you. 

We all have the need for strength as we go through life on a daily basis. Each day has a new challenge and often we need daily strength to deal with the various issues that we face. In life there will always be problems, however, we should always remember that the eye of the Lord is upon us, especially when we allow Him to direct our path; so we should hope in His mercy trusting he will never leave or forsake us in times of crisis.

Life can be overwhelming and often we become hopeless when circumstances do not go the way we want them. Your circumstances will change. Do not let failure cause you to give up trying, keep pressing forward and upward. Hope in God for He is always there to help you. Do not be impatient when you experience delays, trust in God for He is able to turn things in your favor.

To desire is to obtain, to hope is to achieve. All things can be achieved with hard work and determination, so keep hope alive. Hope provides vision and the vision is the promise of your desires. It enables you to visualize what you will become. In all your affairs there must be effort and with the effort, you will experience results. So be hopeful, elevate your thoughts, and watch your desires become a reality.

Four promises on Hope

Are you feeling down, thinking all is lost and there is no hope? There is hope for you. The Bible is filled with precious promises, for you. So be comforted, read slowly, and take each promise as your own. God can be a valuable friend.

"He has given us His very great and precious promises!" 2 Peter 1:4

"He who has promised is faithful." Hebrews 10:23.

God has given you more grace to endure all your sufferings. God will give you adequate grace in the hour of your trials. So do not dwell with painful apprehension on your future, trust in God.

Dealing With Depression

"When depression settles upon the soul, it is no evidence that God has changed. He is "the same yesterday, and today, and forever." ...if the clouds sweep over your soul, you must not feel that you are forsaken. Your faith must pierce the gloom. Your eye must be single, and your whole body shall be full of light. The riches of the grace of Christ must be kept before the mind. Treasure up the lessons that His love provides."

Ellen White

BRINGING HOPE TO THE HOPELESS

Hope for the hopeless can be found in the Word of the Lord. Knowing that there is a better day coming helps us to overcome the setbacks life throws us. The disappointment that comes our way is bearable because we know that God is able. 

Through faith, we can do the impossible because it moves God to do for us, what we cannot do for ourselves. It also helps us to see that nothing is impossible with God. Many have not, because they ask not! Some receive not because of doubt in the ability of the Great I am. We should strive always to banish doubt from the heart so that whatever we ask of God can surely come to pass. Because faith is the only key that can unlock heavens storehouse.

LOVE DOES NOT BOAST

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There is a habit which we have yet to overcome, one that can be very annoying.

It is the disposition of many to talk about themselves or problems encountered on a daily basis.

There is another habit we have to strive also to overcome and it is selfishness. We can become so consumed with self to the exclusion of others and their problems.

I do not think that those who participate in this habit are aware of how irritating it can be to others. This displays our weakness and can be a very unpleasant way to gain attention.