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Let’s face it. Life can be difficult at times.
It wouldn’t take much for us to come up with a list of woes that plague the world: War, famine, drug abuse, violence, and sexual abuse are just the first items that come to mind. In one way or another, we all feel the effects of these woes. Even if our lives are trouble free, just dwelling on global tragedies like grinding poverty, human trafficking, or ethnic wars can make us anxious. And then there are the times when we face painful difficulties in our own lives or those of our loved ones: a broken marriage, a wayward child, or an incurable illness.
Yet in the midst of all these difficulties, God wants us to know that he is with us. He wants to tell us that he suffers with us and that he wants to help us by…
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This is just what I desperately needed to read right now, in my current life situation, and I thank you for it. I’m so grateful to have been introduced to your magazine!
The one thing of which I am sure is, without my faith and the power of prayer I would not have survived cancer. God does not give us more than we can carry. God does not punish us or allow us to have Cancer or to be the one who will have much suffering or glide through life without any big issues, hurts or trials. I don’t know how anyone can survive Cancer or any other hardship/trial without our Faith and ability to go to God for strength. I only know Cancer gave me strength and compassion for others that I had but didn’t use as well before I was touched by God’s mercy.
Knowing that God has a plan for our lives is reassuring. In this crazy world, sometimes it is hard to believe that our outcome will be good. But how can you not believe it will be GREAT if you believe that Christ our Lord will be waiting for us and that he would give up anything for us. I had moved away from the Lord for quite some time, believing but not “being and doing”. Prayer has formed a closer bond between God and I and I am forever blessed because of that. My hope in Him is a rock. It leads me through those tough times and makes me believe that this world is good.
Hope Does Not Disappoint is a beautiful, spiritful message, formed with clear understanding of God’s love. Thank you for sharing your gift with me.
WOW! This is encouraging...it is sometimes difficult to see the hand of God while struggling with the challenges of life, especially when those challenges seem to be a result of my own defects. It is hard for my human mind to understand a God so patient. Thank you for this article - it helps me see the everlasting love of God and helps me know he has not given up on me, and is still actively drawing me closer to him each day!