Job 7:6-7. “My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle, and are spent without hope. O remember that my life is wind: mine eye shall no more see good.” HOPELSSNESS. He tried and tried, he tried again to break the awful bonds. He hoped when he rose on some bright morn the craving would be gone. But it was still there, day and night, never did it cease. The cravings caused by human sin he never was able to please.
That son was their real pride and joy, he seemed to have it all together. A wife and children added to his character, he was a real good father. But when he was cut off in the middle of his years, what were we to do? It was very hard not to question God, and not be angry too.
Not very many people, who have this disease, live very long at all. Why should I hope that I’m any different; or God hears me when I call? I could just call it “quits” right now, and somehow roll over and die. But probably some, who know me well, would urge me to give it a try.
Hopelessness can come at times when we least expect it. The loss of confidence, the uncertainty, makes one want to hit A wall or door in frustration as we see dreams going down the drain. And there is no relief that comes to ease the recurring pain.
Day after day everything is the same, there is no relief in sight. The nights are so long, even dreams are bad, so I wait for the morning light To give some hope, but hope doesn’t come, where can I turn for aid? I’ve read the Bible and read a hymn or two, someone came in and prayed.
When it comes down to the bottom line, the only glimmer of hope is God. Men failed Him, His enemies attacked, He saw the heavy load His Son had to bear all alone with no help; His emotions were severely tested. After all this, and He endured a lot more; there came a time when He rested.
“This too shall pass,” I don’t know when or how, but hopeless one – put your faith In Him who endured so much for you, and is wanting to give needed grace To help you through this time when there seems no hope; all there is, is mourning. Remember this truth: God’s nature is love, and He will bring joy in the morning.
“Father, I have been thinking and praying for those who are experiencing hopelessness. If there is some way I should act or something I should do to alleviate their hopelessness, please make it known so I can act upon it. Give power to Thy servants at this time that we may preach the Word in full fellowship with Thee, and use it to bring light and life to the hopelessly lost ones. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”