Hope-trust, anticipate, wish, look forward to, expectation, desire, chance. To have a wish to get or do something or for something to happen or be true, especially something that seems possible or likely.What hopes do we have for our lives? To be happy, to be loved, to make a difference in somebody’s life, to accomplish something of significance, to have an effect on the world. All that sounds good but without a plan for our life or a focus we can just wander through life. We need to know why we are here, what we can accomplish while here and where we are going next. That’s where religion comes in at least for me and gives me the reason and structure for going forth with my life. Yesterday I was able to go to the temple and feel the peace that resides there and meditate on my life and the example of the Savior. It is an anchor to my life.
I'm glad that your faith is a source of comfort and strength for you. That is what religion should be about.
ReplyDeleteAs for me, I find that the purpose of life is in the living it, in making the most of each day, and forgiving yourself when you don't.
Gosh, this hits home for me. Thank you so much for your kind words today about my mom. Perhaps an angel has tapped you on the shoulder; I am grateful.
ReplyDeleteHope is indeed a precious commodity. Very nice essay, Lin.
ReplyDeleteHope...that my daughter's health would improve and it has been a hope since she was a small child..
ReplyDeleteVery well said.
ReplyDeleteMakes perfect sense to me. I am glad you find peace in faith.
ReplyDeleteHope has always been one of my favorite words. It does seem to have an elusive quality to it at times. Perhaps that's because I'm not patient enough.
ReplyDeleteGreat thoughts here, Lin.
I would ask you to read Cordell's last post and listen for the hope in it. I'm so ... words escape me. He expresses himself quite well... why then, am I left wondering how he truly feels? Lonely. He is still shrouded in lonliness.