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Post  Admin Wed 19 Nov 2008, 5:54 pm

The Loss of Hope Mountainthanks
For posting Zerich
We know we can trust in God who will always do good for us.
In some lives it is at times a long learning process and in others a faith and trust in God that comes from an experience of God's amazing mercy, as was in Paul the apostle's life, such a dramatic change can bring a trust that others find difficult to understand when circumstances are overwhelming. May we all quickly learn that God in His infinite love will not let us suffer beyond that which we are able to bear.
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Post  Zerich Wed 19 Nov 2008, 1:30 pm

The Loss of Hope
Acts 27:13-26

Life doesn't always meet our expectations. Even when making plans according to God's lead, we may run into something that interrupts them. Frustration over the obstacle can lead to discouragement and loss of hope. Then, if the hindrance should persist, our spirits may plummet toward despair.

Circumstances which seem impossible to overcome are often the ones that trip us up. Think about Paul's voyage to Rome by sea. When a bad storm arose, the sailors worked hard to save the ship. But since they couldn't control the weather, they gradually gave up all hope of being saved (v. 20). There are times when we can't change what has happened--whether it's a job loss, a loved one's death, or a devastating diagnosis. In such situations, feelings of hopelessness can overtake us.

Postponed plans can also be disheartening. Hannah is an example of someone who became dejected because of "hope deferred" (Prov. 13:12). She saw other women bearing children, but her own maternal desires had not yet been fulfilled (1 Sam. 1:11). When things do not go according to our schedule, we may experience emotions like hers.

Feeling abandoned by the Lord can throw believers off track. I remember a season of life when I felt all alone. My mind said God was with me, but my feelings said He wasn't. To counter those emotions, I pursued the Lord through Scripture meditation and prayer.

In times of discouragement, you have a choice. Will you focus on your circumstances, or will you fix your gaze on our loving Father and trust Him?

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