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The Power of Hope

Cindy Dawson

Hopelessness is the cruelest emotion. I felt hopeless once. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. Hopelessness is like being in a dark hole. You don’t know how to get out and you don’t care.

If you have ever experienced hopelessness, and you’re still around to tell about it, you understand the inextricable need of all human beings to have HOPE.

We don’t know what may happen tomorrow, but we can be prepared by putting our hope in God today. Consider what God says about hope.

“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

“May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you.” Psalm 33:22 NIV

“But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love.” Psalm 33:18 NIV

“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23 NIV

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 NIV

” … we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 6:18-19 NIV (emphasis mine)

“And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus … ” Hebrews 12:1-2 NIV (emphasis mine)

If the problems of this world are taking a toll on you, turn your eyes on Jesus. This is how we renew our hope.

A True Story About Hanging on to Hope

Alexander Solzhenitsyn knew how to hang on to hope. He was a political prisoner in Russia for many years. Forced to work 12-hour days at hard labor while existing on a starvation diet, he became gravely ill, and the doctor warned he would die.

One afternoon, he stopped working. Even though he knew the guards would beat him severely, he just could not go on any longer.

At that moment, a prisoner, also a follower of Christ, approached him. He had a cane in his hand, and with his cane, he drew a cross in the sand. Solzhenitsyn said when he saw that cross, he remembered the anguish his Savior had taken on for him; and he realized that the cross was where the battle was ultimately won. He got up, went back to work, and survived.

When you hang on to true hope, you can overcome the worst adversity.

(from the Jeremiah Study Bible)

In His Love, Cindy

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23 thoughts on “The Power of Hope”

  4. Great post. Often the stages of grief and hopelessness go hand and hand. As we age sometimes the lose of health causes an extended time of hopelessness, sometimes that lose of health come younger then we expect. It is a matter for finding a new purpose. Annie Flint’s poem of God’s shut in was one that helped me. She was ill with arthritis from a very young age and had to rely on help most of her life. Joni has had to go through these stages as well. Sometimes when God says, “No now,” or “wait” or “not ever”, it is hard to see His wisdom and put aside our own desires and wants. Sometimes like Joni mentions it is a hard fought for joy or peace or hope. It is only when we are on the other side that we see the fight was worth it. It is in not giving up, which is not always easy as in the story you mentioned.

    Love the family who does the signing, just started to listen to their song a few months back. Thanks again

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    1. Just this morning, I finished reading the book of Job. I asked the Lord what He wanted to teach me. I think the biggest thing I learned is that God is sovereign and we don’t always understand why he allows some things we don’t like. Will I trust Him even when I don’t understand? That’s the question. Blessings, Eileen!

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  5. Wow, thanks! This is so powerful today…I needed to pray through those Scriptures this morning. I read one of Solzhenitsyn’s books in college, never forgot it. Yes, hope is a mighty force to change us and change our world…only to be found in Christ.

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  7. Oh, Cindy. This touched my heart so much, I’m in tears. I once felt hopeless, too,🥹 but for Jesus!

    Your verses and message are a light leading us to a Savior who gives hope …and saves!

    This video~I cried at that too. I’m going to follow them.

    Thank you for always sharing the love and joy that comes from our Heavenly Father! God bless you, Cindy! Much love and blessings.💕🙏🏻♥️🥹🎶

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    1. I’m so glad this message touched your heart. God’s Word does that! It is alive and active! I loved the song, especially the precious baby! I was thinking about you a lot yesterday. It’s so good to hear from you, today. God bless you, Karla! 🙏🐾🤗

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      1. Thank you, C. I had meant to send you an email. I’m behind due to unforeseen circumstances. One involves Finley (but she’s ok tonight!). You’re on my heart too. May God keep blessing you and Henry. Please stay safe! Love, Finn and me. ❤️🙏

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        1. I’m glad Finn is ok. We had some bad storms here Sunday morning. Right when everyone was arriving for Sunday School, the sirens went off – tornado warning! Everyone was ushered to the basement. Then the electricity went off! It was pretty crazy! Thankfully, there was no tornado! Everyone is fine. As soon as the warning ended, I headed home to check on you-know-who! He was glad to see me! Henry and I send our love to you and Finley! 🙏 🤗 🐾 God is good!

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