Eight Ways to Hold on to Hope in the Storms of Life

1.       Determine whether or not you have allowed part of your hope to drift to a human source. Face what Satan is causing you to fear (loss of health, relationship, job) and commit that desire or need to God.

2.       Assess the condition of your temple – are you physically weary in well doing? Psalm 37: 7 tells us to rest in the Lord. Is your spirit getting as much nourishment as your flesh? Saturate your mind with God’s word and music that honors Him.

3.       Reaffirm the goodness of God in your own heart. Hope comes from believing God is who He said He is and from believing He will do what He says He will do.

4.       Declare aloud, the promises God has made you. Psalm 3: 4

5.       Identify what Satan is using (what you see, the passing of time, what others are telling you) to make you believe God’s Word will not prove true for you personally.

6.       Surround yourself with God’s creation. You cannot observe His handiwork and believe He is unable to care for what concerns you.

7.       Plan benevolent activities, serving those you love, that you can look forward to, motivating yourself to keep moving forward.

8.       Purpose to wait for God to deliver you. Lamentations 3:2 AMP “The Lord is Good to those who wait hopefully and expectantly for Him, to those who seek Him…”