It is hard to define the meaning of Hope. It is elusive, and an action with little reason or justification.
We all have known the feeling of hope – we wish for it many times in life. We wish the newlyweds hope for a happy life. We bless a newborn with our hopes for good health as they grow. We instill hope within ourselves when we face change or difficulty.
Hope, to me, is born out of the promise one holds in their heart. When there is nothing concrete to rely on, it is our inner voice that prompts us to trust and believe in what the heart is set on. I think hope is a lovely notion, elusive as it is; it gives flight to many a dream, and when combined with devotions or prayer, it most often will deliver realization!
Even though we are in the throes of a broken world with hideous acts occurring all around us, we need to embrace the feeling of hope in our hearts now more than ever. By allowing ourselves to demonstrate our yearning for a more sane world, we are taking action to insert more faith in our lives. And by infusing more faith in our everyday actions, we can build a foundation that is seeped in optimism and conviction.
Where there is faith, there is hope. You can see it, can’t you? I hope so.