Hope vs. Optimism

The Holy Pause · May 6, 2026 · 4m

Scripture:

3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

Consider:

You know, I have found myself more than twice (a lot more) thinking “if I can just do this thing” or “if this moment would just end…” I would be willing to bet I’ve spent a good portion of my life wishing away time, waiting for something external to change, and hoping that…