His Ways

Hope offers us a different way to think about a situation. It offers a perspective that is higher than the human frustrations of the moment. Hope allows us to look beyond our present disappointments toward the promise of something better. Having true hope can lead us out of areas where we feel stuck.

In fact, science affirms the beneficial side effects of hope. Studies show that our outlook can impact our physical bodies and can have an effect on illness and disease. Hope can promote healthy behaviors, improve the immune system, enhance psychological well-being, and generate perseverance when dealing with chronic situations. It is powerful to have something to look forward to.

Hope allows us to believe that there are different possibilities than what we are currently facing. Hope allows us to put our trust in God’s ability to handle our circumstances. God is infinite in his wisdom, and he is never at a loss for what to do. Instead of immediately looking for solutions to our problems, we can ask the one who is higher than we are. He is capable of both fixing what is broken and filling us with hope, no matter what our circumstances are.

Today, place your hope in God and his promises. Remember that there are far better things coming than what you’ve already experienced. God is faithful, and he will fulfill everything he’s said. Look to him and he will not let you down. Hold fast to what he says is true, and he will not let your feet slip. Stay focused on him, and he will expertly lead you through every trial you face. When life feels overwhelming, find solace in the fact that the best is yet to come.

How have you seen the positive impact of hope in your own life?