In this Advent season, we can find hope in the arrival and life of Jesus. We can draw hope from God’s faithfulness in fulfilling His long-awaited promise of the Messiah. We can focus on the hope of God’s continued work in and all around us. And in the midst of whatever life is throwing at us, we can experience the hope of God’s Spirit within us.
Our struggles don't always have answers in the moment—but even when we can't see it, they always have a purpose. When we’re going through trials, it’s tempting to look at our lives with a perspective of pain. But there’s a purpose in our pain. God never wastes a hurt, and how He’s preparing you for something far greater through the trials, struggles, and pain you’re experiencing now.