It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like ChristmasSample

Written by Keira, age 14 from Anderson, Indiana

Life is a journey—a journey full of ups and downs, mountains and valleys, and everything in between. Often our path is not a straight, easy path, but a long, curving journey. And let's be honest, sometimes it's hard to have hope. However, it’s not all going to waste. God is faithful. Even the hard times can be used to cause and create good. We know hope is possible because when things were the absolute worst for Jesus—being arrested, put on the cross, and then dying, God knew the story wasn’t over. God raised Jesus back to life so that we could have hope that when things feel impossible, God is still working. If you're going through a hard time right now, it’s not over yet. This isn’t where it ends. Don’t you want to see the results? Hold on. Wait. Be patient. I know it’s hard. I’ve been there with friendships, family, school, drama, rumors. We’ve all been in situations that looked impossible to overcome. I know you hear it’ll get better, and it doesn't feel true.  I’ve been there, but God helped me overcome some of that. Things may not turn out how you want them to, but God promises to be with us in difficult times. 

Today, if you are in the middle of a difficult situation ask God to help you have hope.