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Why Have Hope?

  Why have Hope? This question is often asked by individuals who have become discouraged and disappointed after experiencing difficult times in life.  In the midst of trying times, people normally seek help by placing confidence in things that cannot satisfy, which leads to unmet expectations. Discouragement from these failed expectations leads to hopelessness, which results in the question " Why have Hope?"   I will address this question by providing a series of responses over the next few weeks for people to consider.  Hopefully, these re sponses will encourage  people  to place their confidence in someone who will never disappoint.  Overall, it is my goal is to help people direct their Hope in God's word and remain anchored in Him when storms of life happen. Before I respond to the question, I would like to define the word Hope.  The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines Hope as a verb, which is "to desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment."  As a v