Christian Living

Hope In Times Of Despair

by Walter Kahler 
06/07/20
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I know you’re with me on this one. Hope in times of despair sounds impossible. Yes, when life terms are unbearable, emotional turmoil is a constant struggle. This unwanted distress brings forth problems reserved for Christ’s intervention.

Today, many people are protesting for several reasons. Most of their actions are peaceful, but others use violence to incite riots. And using physical force for victims of injustice frightens others causing an atmosphere of despair.

Other circumstances leading to discouragement are the death of a loved one, financial hardship, unemployment, homelessness, and chronic illness. Those create a mindset of impending doom.

 What is hope?

In the carnal world, its approach to every life crisis is temporary and the future holds a brighter outcome.

But in God’s kingdom, it’s knowing in Christ our place in eternity is heaven (John 14:2). This places our focus on God and not here on earth.

I think you’ll agree with me when I say people who disbelieve God live in hopelessness. But they’re blinded to their eternal anguish and rely on their individual strength to move past despair. Because they reject Christ, their resolutions are short-lived.

Here’s something we both can agree on is Christ’s hope isn’t from this world but of heaven. Yes, Jesus promises an everlasting hope to God’s chosen people. Amid a world entangled with wickedness, this spiritual truth makes our lives worth living.

Remember, we live for Christ and God designed hope as an assurance for our eternal future (Jeremiah 29:11).

The interesting part of Jesus’s hope is its power over despair. Tapping into Christ’s strength overtakes the hardship caused by original sin (Genesis 3:16-19) but sometimes it takes perseverance to discover God’s hope.

The key that unlocks Christian hope is prayer. Here’s why that’s important. Because prayer is the backbone of the Christian faith. It’s the way I connect with God and the powerful impact it has on changing my spirit. As a result of prayer, I find solutions to my problems.

As seen, finding hope in times of despair is possible with the Holy Spirit. I encourage you to continue seeking God. Believe me, it’s worth the effort. Trust in God and you’ll find an abundance of spiritual confidence.

How do you find hope?