Hanging on to Hope

I may have blogged about this in the past, but bear with me (no pun intended) because I think there’s a message here for us all.

One Christmas many years ago my family went through a difficult time. I’m not going to give details because they are private, but suffice it to say it was a devastating time. My husband and I were in a coffee shop during this time in a place we’d never visited before, discussing our troubles. I had talked at length with my best friend and our pastor about this and they both said pretty much the same thing. “Don’t forget. There is always hope.”

The shop was decorated with trees and ornaments that were for sale. I looked past my husband’s shoulder and saw this (pictured above.) The message was so clear. Look at that angel bear. He is hanging on with one hand to a very short string. But that string is attached to hope. When you feel as though you’re only hanging on by a thread, hang on to hope. That’s enough.

I know so many people are hurting and suffering right now all over the world. Many are just hanging on by a thread. But if that thread is attached to hope, hope in Jesus, the One who came into the world to bring God to us, then that’s enough. More than enough. Even during times when it might not seem like it, trust. It will be enough.

So many around the world are praying for you. They might not know you or your name or exact circumstances, but it doesn’t matter. They pray anyway. God knows. Today, if you’re like me and doing quite well during this pandemic, be the one who prays for others. God bless us every one!