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Hope – even in life’s darkest moments

Friday 24 August 2018 | Published in Church Talk

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Hope – even in life’s darkest moments
“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). 18082306

The dictionary definition of hope is “to desire something with confidence in the expectation of its fulfillment”. The state of hopelessness has been appropriately described by some as a type of “Hell on Earth”, filled with endless misery and despair. Today, more and more people are finding themselves alone and depressed, and few of us have not at one time or another felt the sting of despondency and despair.

The dictionary definition of hope is “to desire something with confidence in the expectation of its fulfillment”. The state of hopelessness has been appropriately described by some as a type of “Hell on Earth”, filled with endless misery and despair. Today, more and more people are finding themselves alone and depressed, and few of us have not at one time or another felt the sting of despondency and despair.


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