Finding Hope in Times of Darkness

Finding hope in times of darkness is difficult, but so necessary to our happiness and attitude towards life.

Hope is so often a misunderstood virtue, it’s no wonder people usually undervalue it.

Bobby Angel lets us know that hope is not the false optimism that says, “I hope I live to see the day when poverty is no more,” and it’s not simply a wishful expectation like when you say, “I hope I get that awesome laptop for Christmas.”

Hope is a gift from God that helps us keep our eyes on heaven, even when things seem dismal and dark here on earth.

As Pope Benedict XVI said, “One who has hope lives differently.”

Here are some excellent resources on this essential topic.

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[caryulmer]

"...but that (darkness) doesn't have the final say in the end." Such good words to always remember.

[saddgod]

Wow I legitimately am in a rough state rn like this very second and as I am crying on the phone I get this notification. It almost has to be a sign from God.

[stolenmoon]

It popped on my phone just when I needed it the most. Just when I wondered what to do

[samuel_kuruc]

AMEN
Perfect timing for this video 😊😄

[maryjosephine]

I will pray for your uncle. Cuz I'm exactly like him. I make music, teach, study my 3rd uni, I know 6 languages and I laugh all the time, I have travelled all over the world at 24 but when I'm alone, I tend to think to myself what is worth living. Majority is lying and the relationships are corrupted. I want to meet Jesus, etc. I am depressed. I have 2 more wishes to realize if God helps me. And then I will feel real happiness. And one of them is to teach the orphans every wonderful thing I know. The only thing that makes me continue is the kids. Of course after Jesus.. Anyway. May God forgive and bless your uncle. 💙

[paulmcgorian]

I suffer from chronic depresssion . I accept this suffering as my existence in this life, which helps me through my day . My hope is all with God in eternity that it will be better there . Sadly many people keep trying and struggling to be happy . This backfires as life is pain and sorrow but only sprinked with true joy .

[joshuakenna]

Thank you for sharing the story of your uncle, Bobby. I'm sure it's not easy to talk about that (let alone speak about it in a Youtube video), but it helps me and I'm certain it has and will help many others. God Bless

[margrose]

So sorry about your uncle. That scenario you described with your family is what keeps me here. I couldn’t bear to do that to my family, even though living is sometimes unbearable for me. I just pulled out my copy of Victor Frankl’s book. I’ve had it for a while. It’s probably time I read it. God bless you.

[someonlineday]

Bobby, you have no idea how valuable and timely this video was for me right now. Thank you and thank God for you and your witness you've shared.

[countingsheeppodcast]

This video came at the perfect time! Thanks be to God! Life is hard and especially serving God daily, but I take up my cross and I get to become who I’m meant to be

[imaliveu]

Many people hide their inner pain through humor. Look at comedian Robin Williams.

I've noticed something extraverted people have a more difficult time coping with hardship in life than introverted people. An extraverted person needs the approval of other people to make themself feel better about themselves. They also tend to be more sensitive when bad things happen in their lives. An introvert doesn't need approval from people in fact they tend to have few or no friends they know that no one has their back but themselves therefore they are better equipped to deal with what life throws at them.

[leighmercadokfphrdept.]

Thank you very much for your video. I really need it because I had a depressing times but I had to get up because There's still hope with God. God bless always ⛪👼

[michaelmcevoy]

Great video Bobby. God bless you and your family 🕇🌹🌼🕇

[cathybehrens]

Thank you, Bobby, for sharing such a painful thing in your life. God bless.

[jamesgonzales]

Thank you so much for a beautiful message of hope and love!! GOD BLESS YOU!! !

[michaelhoy]

Part of living this life is that we all will be mostly depressed sad grieving worrying frightened but it’s meant to be that way the good times will come and raise us up for a short time but if you find god who is Jesus it’s a lot easier to get through the hard times and when they come you find it wasn’t really much to care about plus the next life with Jesus will be brilliant and last forever so just confess with your lips Jesus died for your sins and you will be saved god bless

[Molly-cdfx]

Thank you happy new year from Ireland!!

[paulmcgorian]

Heres my poem to pain i conveyed to a friend .
PAIN
Run where too,
Pain knows,
Pain sees,
Pain hunts,
Pain smells the Stench of your happiness.
Pain devours your dreams, to vomit them.
Pain ubiquitous friend .
Pain shadow and air.
Pain light and Dark .
Pain life and death.
By paul mc Gorian Dublin ireland .

[dawnmireles]

It is hard to live in joy when so many are suffering. I just pray. Any other advice?
April 1, 2022

[georgegorgees]

How does the Rock church compare to the Catholic Church?