"Life without hope"

@prashu228 (37525)
India
October 23, 2012 2:31pm CST
hello friends, Many times in life, we find ourselves in confusion thinking that there is no hope in life. Many of us can go through this process. Even after trying hard ,we don't find answers we are looking for. We still have the power inside, but we don't realize it. What do you think we should do in such situation ? what are the ways to regain hope in our life? friends please share your valuable views.
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@bembzee (768)
• Philippines
24 Oct 12
Every time i feel down, i just reflect silently. I look back in times where i experienced difficulties and how i survived them. Then i would realized that God is always their for me. When in the edge of losing hope he will be their. He works in mysterious ways for us to survive. In everything....He is a good provider. He will never ever let someone down. All you have to do is trust.
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@prashu228 (37525)
• India
25 Oct 12
You have too much of Bible knowledge it seems. I agree that what ever written in the Bible is true. But many people are just roaming outside , in the name of Good , always misusing it, why are they not punished ? At least innocent people will be saved.(nothing offense) I just asked.
@prashu228 (37525)
• India
24 Oct 12
I think first we should trust in ourselves first ,if we don't trust ourselves how can we trust the unseen God? God helps us in many ways ,i agree. But we should also have the ability to recognize that help ,which comes from him. Other wise just God also cannot do anything because of our stupidity. He will definitely not lest us down ,provided, we ourselves should not let us down .
@joycseer (845)
• Malaysia
25 Oct 12
Yes, i agree with bembzee. We need to have trust, but this trust comes from God. God is our trust, God is our faith. We are able to trust in God and believe in Him, because God is the very element of the faith in us. By our natural self, we have no faith. By our natural self, we have no trust. In everything, trust in God that He is the "I AM". He is our eternal hope of glory. In the Bible, (i) Exodus 3:14 says, "And God said to Moses, I AM WHO I AM. And He said, Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, I AM has sent me to you." (ii) Isaiah 44:6 says, "Thus says Jehovah the King of Israel, And his Redeemer, Jehovah of hosts, I am the First and I am the Last, And apart from Me there is no God." God works in a mysterious way that no man can ever apprehend with our natural mind. If we can apprehend God's doing, then we are god already. We should pray and have fellowship with God often, so that we have a clear mind, and a open heart. Then, He can work Himself into us, and every situation we face, is for us to experience and gain more of Him.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
24 Oct 12
In such a situation, it is always best to turn to God for enlightenment and help. He alone can do things even if it's almost impossible already, when we patiently pray for it. Cry to him if we must because He alone can comfort us in your trouble.
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@prashu228 (37525)
• India
24 Oct 12
My question is if we don't believe in our selves how can we believe the one we cant see. God only helps those who helps themselves. Many people praise God and try to serve him in all possible means,and may even try to give food to the poor , but but never ever try to ask their parents how are they ? how is their health ? and all. so whats the use of such faith?
@dainy1313 (2370)
• Leon, Mexico
4 Nov 12
Hello prashu, I just try to keep my faith up! I try to pray daily, and I remember that devil wants that we loose our faith. The devil looks like angry lion to swallow our faith -Bible- I try to pray everyday with Mary and to Mary, a daily rosary, she is the Mother of faith and strenghtness. Every day is a daily battle. Don´t you think so? Blessings prashu... dainy
@prashu228 (37525)
• India
10 Nov 12
yes i agree, devil always sees/waits for the the chance to upset us so that we loose our faith. Hmm yes, i think every day is a battle, on this earth. some times i think why did God send us to this cruel earth?
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@dainy1313 (2370)
• Leon, Mexico
12 Nov 12
Hi dear prashu, you almost made my drop a tear! We have to accomplish a mission, you must know it in the most secret deep corner of your heart. Each of us has a mission in this Earth. Isn´t it? Is to us to accomplish it or not. Don´t you think so dear friend prashu? Blessings prashu... dainy
@prashu228 (37525)
• India
13 Nov 12
hmm quiet complicated one. Do we really have some mission on earth? or is the life only about growing old and dying . I think there is something , not all can recognize that.
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@alberello (4752)
• Italy
24 Oct 12
Well, I can talk to you about this topic, discussing on my personal case. I'm not saying not to be without hope, and this is the first point. However, I start from a situation far from advantageous. especially to find myself at the age of 37 years old, still unemployed that are still employed by mom and dad. You know, that long ago that this situation goes on, the hope of a radical change, I want to keep, but I have to say, given the circumstances that the more time passes, the more my hopes of becoming a "man" to all intents and purposes, threatens to dissolve. So we hope that this does not happen!
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@prashu228 (37525)
• India
24 Oct 12
yes ,we should never loose hope , and that the first point. with hope comes all other benefits. you are with your parents because you believe and have hope on them , that they will definitely look after you . Of course as a parent they too have some hopes on us.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
23 Oct 12
We should find positive points in us. We must ascertain our STRENGTHS, WEAKNESS AND OPPORTUNITIES AND THREAT. accordingly we can decide about new strategy. i would like to post more afterwards.
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@prashu228 (37525)
• India
24 Oct 12
yes i agree, when we learn about the positive points in us, we are filled with positive thoughts, which enhances us to develop a mind and this leads to hope . yes we should be aware of our SWOT's this helps us to know about ourselves . But i think this is really difficult and not possible for all of them.your points.
• India
24 Oct 12
Self confidence and hope is important in our life. Without hope and self trust we don't do any thing due to the fear. We all have lot of power lies within us, but we don't know about our real power. It will only outcome when the situation arises. We must believe our self and have trust with our efforts to find our real strength. We are the person to build our own hope and self confidence. Others don't have the ability to find our confidence. Other persons can encourage and motivate us, but we are the person to face our challenges and over come from it with our effort. First of all we must have faith with our self and believe that we have the ability to do a lot of things. Don't doubt about your skills and energy. We have the ability to solve our problems. Don't get depressed or confused while facing problem and be bold to face all your issues. We don't know about our real strength and power. Always think positively and believe on your power. Never lose your hope. You can achieve a lot with this positive thinking and activities. Problems are the tools which make us more strong, so face your problems with your confidence and will power. Your hope is your energy tonic and it will give more power to you. Come out from your fears and negative thoughts. You are on the way to achieve your target and get success with your efforts, hard work and determination. Life without hope is like a food without salt. No one can enjoy a food without salt. In the same way our life is waste without hope and confidence. Self trust is important and essential to achieve your goals and targets. If you don't believe yourself, then who will believe you? Be confident and do your work with positive thoughts and attitudes to get success in your life.
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@prashu228 (37525)
• India
24 Oct 12
yes , when the time comes, we realize the fact that we are capable of many things. Life without hope is tasteless, as you said,we cannot enjoy anything.
@celticeagle (160064)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Oct 12
We all get down at times. I have severe depression and I get very low. But those like yourself need to feel passion what you are about and keep possitive. This feeling will pass. Everyone at some time feels this confusion and wonders if they are on the right path.
@prashu228 (37525)
• India
24 Oct 12
yes friend, many times we will be down with depression and without hope on life, we really need a good friend or family member to be on our side at that times. But not every one is lucky enough to have so, some times we need to do that all by our self and choose the right path
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@celticeagle (160064)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Oct 12
We have to keep our mind off the negative and try to change our attitude. It will take awhile to get over the depression. Doing it by yourself is difficult.
@GemmaR (8517)
23 Oct 12
I don't know how people can live without hope, because it must be very sad to just not think that there is anything that they can do in their life which would be any good. I have a friend who just thinks that her life isn't going too well, and because of that she believes that she seriously going to die alone with nothing to show for all of her years. I would never want to have to live like this because I honestly think that I am better than that, and I have the hope that I would be able to live the life that I would like to.
@prashu228 (37525)
• India
24 Oct 12
That's good , you got a hope , but there are people who don't know why they live and what they want to do , they just eat and sleep and nothing else. they are always with this negative energy flowing in them and the people round them also will be affected with this.
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
7 May 17
I think that real hope is something that only the Almighty God can give us.
• India
15 Aug 21
Without hope, there is no meaning to life. That is why people keep on hoping against hope.
• India
17 Nov 12
All that i can say is-- one deed not lose hope, because hope keeps us alive, life without hope is no life at all, remember a person in bed breathing his last has the hope; that he will live long, free of diseases
@joycseer (845)
• Malaysia
24 Oct 12
Life is never without hope. As long as you still have breath, that is an opportunity for hope. Hope never disappears, it is man who despise hope and give up on hope. Hope requires faith. Without faith you will have no hope. That is why believe comes from faith. Majority only believe in what they see, and not in what cannot be seen. Just like air, do you breathe in oxygen? Yes, you do. Do you believe there is air? But you cannot see it. But by faith, you breathe in oxygen for a living because you believe that by continue breathing, the oxygen will keep you alive. Similarly, can you see God? No, you cannot. But do you believe there is God? By faith, God is always there. He is our hope and life. Without Him, we are nothing and can do nothing. Every sun rise is a brand new day to us. We should treasure and live to the fullest each day and never regret for the blessed day given to us, just because we are offended by someone, or we are unhappy with certain things, or we find life now has no meaning, or many more negative thoughts. Let me share a story which is very familiar to all. The story of a tortoise and a rabbit. For a run race competition between a tortoise and a rabbit, who do you think will win? For sure, many says rabbit because it can run fast. However, to cut the story short, who has better determination and not give up hope? It was the tortoise. Although tortoise knew the race was difficult, but it did not give up hope, and determine to continue the race till the end and won the race. Moral here is that we should not take things lightly in life, and look forward to the goal before you. Another story is about a frog who fell into a pit. One day, there are 2 frogs jumping around. Suddenly, one of the frog (A) fell into a pit. The pit hole was quite deep and steep. Normally, such a deep steep pit, there is no way the frog can climb out, and you would think that the conclusion is just waiting to die because there is no hope. Well, frog (A) calls out for help to frog (B). If you were in frog (B) shoe, what can a frog do in such situation?
@prashu228 (37525)
• India
24 Oct 12
yes,that's human nature we believe only what we see. we preach many things not always possible to follow them. we say God do all things,and that's possible only when we believe. Nice story about the Rabbit and Tortoise, we all read it in childhood. Well i see it from the other end. Its rabbits laziness and overconfidence that made him to loose . Its tortoise lucky chance, but it was actually not capable of winning . The frog story is good never heard , if i am frog B , i think i will try to encourage the frog A ,so that it wont loose its confidence and try as much as he can for jump out of the deep steep. what else can i do? , any other way? you point..
@prashu228 (37525)
• India
25 Oct 12
wow great plan indeed, yes we should be positive always
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@joycseer (845)
• Malaysia
24 Oct 12
The frog A can never be able to jump out because it is too high. We sometimes will face this kind of situation, apart from telling one not to give up hope, what can the person do? Think positive, if there is the heart, there is always a way. Well, the answer is, within the deep pit there is some water, but the water is very very shallow. Even if it swim, frog A still cannot come out. Then frog A saw some stones in it and decided to give it a try. Frog A then call out to frog B and says, "Please throw in more stones, so that the water level here will rise!" Hence, frog B started to push more stones into it. Slowly, after some time, the water level rises higher and higher. At one point of time, the water gush out from the pit, and frog A managed to come out from it! There frog A was saved! Never think that there is no way for hope. We may be running and running at a race, not knowing where is the finishing line, but never give up. You never know that the finishing line is just only a few meters away. If you give up now, then it will be a total waste and when you look back, you may regret for the lifetime. Do stay positive, and every problem will have its solution. Handle it wisely, and i believe you can do it. Do not give up, hope is always there. Have faith! =)
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