Hope in Times of Depression – Marissa Baker churchofgodnetwork.org

In times of great stress and anxiety the Bible is an excellent source for hope. This hope is not a superficial, “I hope everything turns out the way I want.” The words of the Bible give us hope in something greater than ourselves. Knowing God is working out a greater purpose in us is strength in itself. We then take this knowledge to face stress head on. Hope is then built and grows through the struggles of life because of the underlying knowledge and strength that God provides. Knowing God is there providing what we need, not what we want, enables us to trust Him and not fear what we face in our life. “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”