HOPELESSNESS

If thoughts and feelings of hopelessness are allowed to control our lives it can prevent us from living the kind of life God intended. Uncontrolled feelings of hopelessness can cause us to act as if things in our lives will never change and to give up on our dreams and desires. Feelings of hopelessness can cause us to feel as if our lives are worthless and useless. But no matter how you may feel at this moment, never give up. Always remember that though life might seem hopeless right now, your situation does not have to stay that way. You do have something to add to the world in which you live, so begin by challenging your feelings of hopelessness with the Word of God. When feelings of hopelessness are not challenged with the truth from the Word of God, it can cause you to give up on your dreams and to just accept the lie that your life will never change. Unfortunately, when we allow feelings of hopelessness to control our lives, we are unwittingly opening the door for a whole host of other negative emotions.

For example, self-pity, apathy, rage and false beliefs concerning our self-worth and abilities can latch on to feelings of hopelessness and weaken us both mentally and spiritually. Feelings of hopelessness can lead to feelings of worthlessness, and feelings of worthlessness can ultimately lead to other self-destructive thoughts and behaviors, maybe even suicide. Likewise, from a spiritual perspective, feelings of hopelessness can erode our trust in God and ultimately destroy our faith. But don’t let this happen to you. Constantly remind yourself that God planned your birth and that He has a purpose for you being here. Continue to hope and to trust in God until you begin to see your life the way He sees it. Place your hope in Him and watch Him lead and guide you into a life full of peace and joy. (igbattmho.org)