Hope in God

“In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. Deliver me … incline thine ear unto me, and save me … thou art my rock and my fortress … For thou art my hope, O LORD God.”—Psalm 71:1–5 KJV

The feeling of hopelessness dominates the life of many people as if life’s problems are monumental and cannot be fixed. This spirit changes the way we look at life. Everything seems dark.

To help understand hopelessness, a major university recently conducted a test among 795 men and women. Their goal was to determine whether feelings of hopefulness were a key to health, and “whether those who lack hope are at higher risk of death.”

The test confirmed the relationship between hopelessness and sickness. The death rate among those who said they were not hopeful about the future was three times higher than those who said they had hope.

Do you face a situation that causes you to feel hopeless? The Bible reminds us that we can trust in God to provide the protection and resources we need. We have an eternal hope because of what Jesus did for us.

The Bible encourages us not to give in to hopelessness but to focus on God. Stand on His Word. Call on Him, recognizing that He wants to deliver us and be our rock. He provides us with an anchor and stability. Jesus came to die for us, to give us eternal life.

Don’t allow your heart to be dominated by hopelessness. Turn to God with praise. Commit your needs to Him. Confess the promises in His Word. Trust Him. Place your hope in Him.

Reflection Question: How’s your level of hope today?