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Here are some of the truest, most beautiful words ever written: \u201cWhy, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God\u201d (Psalm 42:5).<\/p>\n

Hope is a small word, but it is one of the most powerful. Why? Because in hope lies the power of the human soul to turn to God and live as if His promises are going to come true. \u201cBe strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD\u201d (Psalm 31:24).<\/p>\n

Some people think hope is an emotion. \u201cI\u2019m feeling hopeful,\u201d they say, but true hope is a discipline, a determination to believe in God\u2019s reality and power, even when the world seems to be crashing down around you. That is the genius and the power of hope. It flies in the face of calamity, saying, \u201cThe world can do its worst to me. But still I will hope. Still I will know that this is the day the Lord has made, and He will take care of me.\u201d<\/p>\n

The key to surviving any challenge or crisis is hope. Hope that Jesus loves you. Hope that He is, right now, working out a solution for you. Hope that the future you place in His hands will be better than the present you hold in your own. \u201c\u2019For I know the plans I have for you,\u201d declares the LORD, \u201cplans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future\u2019\u201d (Jeremiah 29:11).<\/p>\n

Practice this hope, even if you have to will yourself to do it. With its power, you will overcome all things. \u201cThose who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint\u201d (Isaiah 40:31).<\/p>\n

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