“What do you do when all you see is darkness?”
Anna thought she was moving forward. She had accepted that healing would take time and was trying her best to trust God. But there were still days when everything felt heavy and dark, and she wondered if she could keep going.
When she first arrived in the new country, she was excited about starting fresh. But over time, the loneliness grew.
The depression she had tried to ignore was now overwhelming. No matter how hard she focused on her studies, it wasn’t enough. Days turned into weeks, and then months.
One day, Anna realized she had hit rock bottom.
Anna had always faced her problems head-on, but now it felt different. The darkness inside her was louder than ever, filling her mind with doubts and fears.
She felt completely alone, convinced that no one understood what she was going through.
She tried to pray, but it seemed like God wasn’t listening. “God, are You even there?” she whispered, feeling abandoned and unsure of what to do next.
A Spark of Hope
As the days passed, Anna found herself turning to her Bible more often. One verse that kept coming to her mind was Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
She didn’t feel hopeful at that moment, but the verse reminded her that God had a plan for her life. Even if she couldn’t see it right now, His promise was still there.
She realized that holding onto hope didn’t mean feeling good all the time, it meant believing things could get better, even when everything felt wrong.
One evening, feeling completely lost, Anna decided to reach out to a friend back home. It was hard for her to admit she was struggling, especially after leaving home to chase her dreams. But she knew she couldn’t handle everything on her own anymore.
Her friend listened patiently as Anna opened up about her depression and loneliness. Instead of giving advice, her friend reminded her that it was okay to feel this way, and that God hadn’t left her. “You’re not alone, and God is still with you,” her friend said.
Choosing Hope
That conversation gave Anna a small sense of peace. She realized she didn’t have to carry her struggles alone.
More importantly, she understood that hope wasn’t a feeling, it was a choice. She could choose to believe in God’s promises, even when she couldn’t see the way forward.
Anna started small. She wrote down Bible verses and placed them around her room to remind her of God’s love. She started journaling about her day, even writing about the little things she was thankful for.
Slowly, she began to see that there was hope, even in the darkest times.
Conclusion
In summary, from this story, dare to remind yourself that even when life feels hopeless, you can hold onto the belief that God is still at work.
When the darkness seems overwhelming, God’s promises remain true.
For anyone feeling lost, remember this: hope is not about instantly feeling better. It’s about trusting that things will get better, even when you can’t see it yet.
Trust in God’s plan, reach out for help, and take things one step at a time.
That said…
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~Romans 15:13~
Remember He is always near us even in our lowest moments.
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