In times of difficulties, what gives you hope?

I was in a difficult situation last week. I was down for the evening when I came back home and started to think about my studies. Then I remember the old saying : Problems are only opportunities with thorns on them. - Hugh Miller So instead of bringing myself down, I think of reasons why i can do it.

I try to remember the words of Jesus in His Sermon on the Mount - (paraphrasing from Matthew 6:32 ..."your heavenly Father knows that you need them (physical needs). But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

The knowledge that God is with me and He will never leave me nor forsake me. Because I believe that, I can handle the hard times. He will never put on us more than we can handle.

The way i used to look at is there is always someone worse off than your self and just like you think tomorrow can only be better than today.I look at my children and that makes me feel better about what ever as if they are ok then i am happy no matter what the problem or situation is.

My little nugget of wisdom is this, too, shall pass. The only absolute law about life is that it changes constantly. When I'm in pain, whatever the case may be, I know there will come a time when I won't be in pain. I'm patient.

Hello fulltank, In times of difficulties,when i am almost to loose hope,Prayers to our Almighty god come first in my mind.It gives me hope for his promises,that who of his children seek for his help and mercy will recieve.That is my inspiration to survive what difficulies comes to my life.Thanks for the nice topic.Keep up a good work. Good day!

Talking to my best friend sdoes it for me. I respect his point of view and just telling him what is wrong makes me feel better.

Usually, when some difficulties come, I am really upset. My mother is also like this, and even for a small thing she will immediately start praying. This habit has also come to me, and even if I face a small difficulty, I always start praying. Do not ask me, whether that difficulty disappears after my prayer. No it does not, but I get some mental satisfaction from it. So to give a answer to your discussion Prayer gives me hope in times of difficulty. [b][/b]

My belief in the existence of God and His benevolence. The fact that He has a plan for my life, which if He has not chosen to end then there must be Light at the End of the Tunnel.