There's Hope

There is a recent news story of a young southern California teacher that took her own life by hanging herself in her classroom. Additional information has revealed that her father committed suicide a few years ago, which may have played a significant role in her decision. It is a sad story all around.

It's sad to lose hope. When nothing else seems to be going right, hope is all you have to hold on to. I pray for her family and friends. During difficulty, we have to remember that no matter how bad today is, there is a chance for a better tomorrow. As long as we have life in our bodies, we have hope in this world.

Today's word is Ecclesiastes 9:4, NIV, which reads, "Anyone who is among the living has hope - even a live dog is better off than a dead lion."

Now, don't get me wrong. For those of us who are believers, our eternal hops is better than our greatest day here. PERIOD! But, we are talking about the here and now. While we are here, on this earth, living and breathing, we have hope. As the verse says, "...even a live dog is better off than a dead lion." In a fight, the lion will win. But, if the lion is dead, the smallest, toy chihuahua has the upper hand. If you're living and breathing, there is hope.

There will be bad days. There will be no good, terrible, horrible, very bad days, BUT, as long as we have life, we have hope  in this world. Don't lose hope. Don't give up. Keep believing that GOD is taking us where we need to be and is working all things for our good. If you'll do that, you'll find that there is hope.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T