When life gets difficult, hope is what keeps us going. It is the inner strength that fuels perseverance and resilience. Hope is not passive—it is an active force that inspires us to press on even when the path is unclear. It gives us the courage to try again when we fail and the strength to endure when we feel like giving up. With hope, we believe that the impossible is possible and that better days are ahead.

Romans 5:3-4 says, “Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.” Through challenges, hope is refined in us, strengthening our faith and character. How has hope helped you overcome a difficult time in your life?