Have you? Are you? Or, how many times in your life have you been in a place or situation that there seems to be no way? No way out, no way forward, no way around, up or over.
Our suicide hotlines are jammed with calls of hopelessness and despair…no way out, around or over. Every day is the same; same pain and illness attacking your body, same berating, same invisibility, same mountain of debt, same heartbreak and disappointments, same drudgery…it goes on and on.
I have been in places of hopelessness. I have stood beside my grown children as they suffered their own grief and woes. I know what it feels like to just want to set down, cry and quit. Done, do not care to do this any more; Thank you, I’m out… I have labeled this as hitting the deep freeze. At a very early age, I learned to close in, shut down and freeze up. Places of safety, free from feeling or emotions…A safe haven you could call it, I guess. It is a bit lonely and kind of chilly.
I also had and have another safe haven and it’s label is hope. Its friendly and much warmer; and it’s bigger then anything the worlds throwing my way. Psalms 27:5 NLT “For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock.”
Hope, this is what faith in the Lord offers! Hope out, hope to keep moving forward, hope around, up and over.
Faith; Hebrews 11:1 NCV “Faith means being sure of the things we hope for and knowing that something is real even if we do not see it.”
Hope; Romans 12:12 NCV “Be joyful because you have hope. Be patient when trouble comes, and pray at all times.”
In closing I will share one of my favorite scriptures and one I recite regularly and believe in with all my heart. You see, I have been in some hopeless places in my life but my hope and faith prevailed. Things never stay the same and this to shall pass but you have to stand firm and believe it’s going to, no matter what your circumstances or reports tell you. Listen to God’s report.
Jeremiah 29:11 NCV “Say this because I know what I am planning for you,” says the Lord. “I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future.”
I’m a walking, talking example of God’s daily grace and favor. I pray you will turn your cares over to him. Walk in faith and hope…Let his love shine down upon you. It’s not always easy but it’s always worth it!!! Be blessed today and thank you as always for joining me. 🥰
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