Say Goodbye to Hopelessness

“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” (Proverbs 13:12)

Have you ever been heartsick? If you have, you know what it means to ride a roller-coaster of emotions including constant disappointment and hopelessness. When things are hopeless, you give up and lose the desire to try. You overflow with pain and sorrow, doubt that your problem, situation or circumstance is fixable, and believe no help is possible. The hope you wish you had and the confidence it brings are overdue.

Turn Hopelessness into Hopefulness

The Message Bible renders the above Scripture like this, “Unrelenting disappointment leaves you heartsick, but a sudden good break can turn a life around.” The first half of the verse describes what hopelessness feels like and how it affects the body. The second half declares how your entire being can change from despair to hopefulness bursting with anticipation and expectation.

God’s Solutions for Hopelessness

There’s no quick fix to overcome despair. It takes time for God to work positive change in and through you; so, get ready to wait. You’ll need perseverance and patience to handle emotional dips and spirals as well as total dependence on The Spirit to guide you through trials and adversity. Leap forward in faith and believe that your life can be turned around as He cures your heartsickness.

Look for sudden good breaks every day. There is life and joy anew when your dreams and desires come true. Suddenly there’s a break in the gloom, a healthy change of scenery. Energy and enthusiasm flow generously as your attitude reverses its contrary course. If you’re not careful, you may overlook these positive interruptions; so, ask The Holy Spirit to help you develop an air of expectancy and anticipation as you seek opportunities for encouragement in every circumstance.

Help others who are heartsick to get back on track. It’s never too late to turn your back on hopelessness and allow God to give you a new perspective. Show others how He has changed your life. Pray and walk alongside them as they move from despair to blessing.

How can you implement God’s Solutions for hopelessness and despair?

Dear Father, it is hard to handle severe disappointment when life lets me down. I seek Your solutions to turn my despair into a blessing.