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Hope in Troubled Times

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. I held on by repeatedly telling myself that I wouldn’t always feel like this. Eventually, God rescued me from the pit of despair.

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18

“How priceless is your unfailing love, O God.” Psalm 36:7

“When you go through deep waters I will be with you.” Isaiah 43:2

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

Suicide, the intentional termination of one’s own life, is a significant public health concern worldwide. The contributing factors can be complex; however, it often stems from a deep feeling of hopelessness and the inability to believe that there are any solutions to the problems the individual faces. 

As Christians, we can bring hope to people trapped in discouragement. What greater motivation could there be for devoting time each day to God alone? My prayer is that because I seek Him, others will see Him and take hold of that hope that anchors my soul.

“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf.” Hebrews 6:19-20

“For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 

“For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.” Romans 8:24-25

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

Hope is a powerful thing. God’s Word has much to say about it. As a Christian, you can bring hope to those who need it because you know the God of hope.

“God is the only one who can make the valley of trouble a door of hope.” Catherine Marshall

In His Love, Cindy

Would you like to learn more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6

All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.

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12 thoughts on “Hope in Troubled Times”

  1. Thank you for sharing this post Cindy. It is a powerful reminder of my own hopeless past and when I surrendered my life to Christ, then the Light of hope went on in my life! There have been dark times since then but Jesus was beside me in them, the darkness could not harm me any longer – in Him I had/have no fear! He is a wonderful Lord and Saviour!
    God bless you today sister 🙏

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  2. “My prayer is that because I seek Him, others will see Him and take hold of that hope that anchors my soul.”. “As a Christian, you can bring hope to those who need it because you know the God of hope.”
    So encouraging and wonderfully said – it is a simple as that ~ Rosie

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  4. Shortly after I became a Christian, some awful things happened in my life, and I lived in a dark pit for a couple of years. I had previously developed the habit of morning devotions / prayer / Bible reading. During my dark time, I continued that practice. I felt like it didn’t matter, anyway, who cares, but I kept reading. Didn’t cry out to God, because who cared? Even through my unfaithful heart, God remained faithful. He held on to me. He carried me.

    I’ve sometimes reflected about my “Pollyanna” life before I became a Christian, and the hard times afterward. God knew I would never have been able to hold up or continue if I didn’t have Him in me. I had to go through it; but He timed everything perfectly.

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    1. “Even through my unfaithful heart, God remained faithful. He held on to me. He carried me.” Your words here remind me of a verse:
      “A bruised reed he will not break,
      and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.
      In faithfulness he will bring forth justice;” Isaiah 42:3
      Thank you for sharing your story. It will encourage others. God bless you, Kathy! 🤗

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  6. Another post with hope-filled words.

    I really like what you have here:
    “My prayer is that because I seek Him, others will see Him and take hold of that hope that anchors my soul.”

    …because I seek Him, others will see Him

    Good stuff!!💖

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