The Inspirer asks, “Why are so many people in gloom today? Why the many down-trodden hearts?”
The Visionary replies, “It is because people are not able to receive the blessings our good God wishes to bestow upon them.”
“Why is this so? How could they not receive such blessings being showered everywhere?”
“Because people do not believe.”
“What is it that they cannot believe?”
The Visionary paused. It was as if a certain sadness bit his heart. He knew the answer, but the words are not the words he wishes to speak to such a sensitive soul.
But the Inspirer persisted, “What is it? I need to know so I’d know where to start.”
The Visionary finally replied, “These people do not believe in two things. First, they do not believe God’s blessings are everywhere and within their reach. Second, they do not believe themselves worthy of such blessings.”
Tears fell down the Inspirer’s eyes. She felt pity for her people and wept. The Inspirer knew however that she must not give up her task. Despite everything said, she knew she must BELIEVE.
The thing about hope is that it’s a positive force that shines the most when it’s dark. When everything’s going well, we hardly notice it’s there. But when things go against us, when our dreams fade and when we see no immediate reprieve from our troubles, that’s when hope does its best work for us.
"Where Hope Can Be Found"