Hope

Hmmm....it's such an interesting word and so simple isn't it? Hope is defined in the dictionary the following ways:

v.intr.

1. To wish for something with expectation of its fulfillment.

2. Archaic To have confidence; trust.

v.tr.

1. To look forward to with confidence or expectation: We hope that our children will be successful.

2. To expect and desire. See Synonyms at expect.

n.

2. Something that is hoped for or desired: Success is our hope.

3. One that is a source of or reason for hope: the team's only hope for victory.

4. often Hope Christianity The theological virtue defined as the desire and search for a future good, difficult but not impossible to attain with God's help.

5. Archaic Trust; confidence.

So, I liked the version that said "Trust; confidence" Because it's a quality I don't often have. I am a pessimist and I rarely have "trust" or "confidence" that things are good or will be good in the future. I hate to be disappointed and I often am despite my pessimism.

The other one that obviously struck me was number 4. The Christian definition of hope. "The theological virtue defined as the desire and search for a future good, difficult but not impossible to attain with God's help."

I think it's pretty awesome that that kind of hope is so known that the definition is in a dictionary! And that's a true definition to me....it's difficult but it's not impossible. That's hope because it's saying it IS possible! There's hope in the very definition! :)

The other definition, not hailed as Christian, but can certainly be perceived as such is number 3. "One that is a source of reason for hope" As in...he was the teams only hope for winning. As in God is our only hope at a complete life, a joyful life, and one with meaning. I believe that with all my heart, even though so often I fail to remember it.

Today I'm hoping...........

I'm hoping there is more good in this world than is portrayed in the news.

That good wins over evil even when it looks like it's impossible...which reminds me of an awesome quote..."In every good story, there's always a point where it looks like the bad guys going to win"

I'm hoping more people will choose to be kind towards others, even strangers and not be closed off.

I'm hoping that there really is sun just above those rain clouds.

I'm hoping that this country will be strong, but more than that, that we will see truth where it is and recognize the lies. That we will stand up for good and not be quieted. More than ever our world needs voices of truth to rise above it all.

I'm hoping to someday have my voice heard and to be a voice of truth.

I'm hoping to love God with all I have and look back on my life and not have wasted it.

I'm hoping.....I'm hoping....