What does the Bible say about hopelessness?
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The Bible teaches that hopelessness is met not by denial of suffering, but by the sure hope of God’s presence, promises, and saving power in Christ. Psalms 34:17-20 assures the brokenhearted that the Lord hears and delivers His people, while Jeremiah 29:11 points to His faithful purposes even in exile. Believers are invited to bring anxieties to God in prayer, trusting Him to give guarding peace through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7). Christ calls the weary to Himself for rest (Matthew 11:28-30), and the Holy Spirit fills those who trust God with hope (Romans 15:13). Our final confidence is God’s promise to end sorrow and death in the new creation (Revelation 21:4).
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- Psalms 34:17-20 7 votes
The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all. He protects all of his bones. Not one of them is broken.
- Jeremiah 29:11 6 votes
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says Yahweh, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.
- Philippians 4:6-7 5 votes
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 4:13 3 votes
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
- 1 Corinthians 10:13 3 votes
No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
- Isaiah 40:31 3 votes
but those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.
- Matthew 11:28-30 3 votes
“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
- Luke 1:37 3 votes
For nothing spoken by God is impossible.”
- Romans 15:13 2 votes
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope in the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Revelation 21:4 2 votes
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain any more. The first things have passed away.”
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