Today I realized something important: I need to focus on hope instead of desperation. My eyes have been on Christ, but lately more on what I long for Him to do, rather than on what He is doing in me. In a sense, I’ve treated Him like a coach I doubt — giving Him a vote of no confidence — and that’s not faith.
Choosing Hope in Christ
Scripture reminds us: “We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.” (Psalm 33:20–21 NLT)
I must trust that He is making the necessary changes in me. My role is not to rush Him, but to rest in Him. As I work through the Celebrate Recovery lessons on hope, I see that it’s time to reassess my actions and attitude. Where have I drifted into desperation? Where have I tried to force growth instead of waiting on the Lord?
When Hope Feels Lost
We all go off course. We aren’t perfect, and in my striving to get closer to Christ, I realize I’ve let impatience steal my hope. But God’s Word calls me to slow down, receive His grace, and notice His glory in the process.
This week will bring challenges, but I don’t have to face them in desperation. God will work through me and in me. My faith says He will give me the strength.
Takeaway
When desperation calls, answer it with hope. Hope anchors us in Christ’s promises and reminds us that God is at work even when we can’t see it.
“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.” (Hebrews 10:23 NLT)