"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful." (Hebrews 10:23) A most wonderful gift has been given us by God. It's called hope and it is a source of strength and courage in the face of life's most severe trials. When we are trapped in a tunnel of misery, hope points to the light at the end of the tunnel. When we are overworked and exhausted, hope gives us new energy. When we are discouraged, hope lifts our spirits. When we are tempted to give up, hope helps us to keep going. When we struggle with a crippling disease or a lingering illness, hope helps us persevere beyond the pain. When we fear the worst, hope brings reminders that God is still in control. When we are forced to sit back and wait, hope gives us the patience to trust. The bottom line is this: When life hurts and dreams fade, nothing helps like hope!