Finding Hope in the Darkest of Times
When faced with a terminal illness, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s truly important. But for Yvonne, a friend who received a devastating diagnosis, something inside of her refused to give up. Despite the temptation to throw in the towel, she chose to focus on living each day to the fullest.
A New Perspective
Yvonne’s yard became a vibrant reflection of her newfound outlook. Roses bloomed in every color of the rainbow, petunias cascaded from hanging baskets, and geraniums and impatiens filled the beds. The beauty of nature was a balm to her soul, reminding her that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.
Clinging to Faith
For Yvonne, the key to finding peace was clinging to Bible verses that spoke of God’s loving plan for her life. Passages like Psalm 139:16, which reminds us that every day of our lives is recorded in God’s book, brought her comfort. She knew that her life was not her own, but was being written by a loving Author who had a plan for her.
A God of Hope
As Yvonne faced the reality of her mortality, she found solace in the knowledge that she served a God of hope, not despair. She knew that He held the hourglass of time and that she would not die one minute before He said so. And when her time on this earth was over, He would welcome her to her eternal Home.
A Message of Hope
Yvonne’s story is a powerful reminder that no matter what we face, we can find hope in God. As Romans 15:13 says, “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.” May we, like Yvonne, choose to focus on living each day to the fullest, trusting in a God who has a plan for our lives and who holds our future in His hands.
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