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Hopeless?

Are you feeling hopeless?

Fr. Mike offers insights on how to combat despair. If you feel like you’ve tried everything, see no way out, or think nothing matters, Fr. Mike reminds you of the true meaning of hope. He explains that we can always rely on God’s presence. Choosing hope means choosing to act with courage, even if that victory is as simple as getting out of bed.

Finally, he reminds us that one of the best ways to fight despair is to bring that hopelessness to God in Confession.

You are loved, you are valued, and you are absolutely irreplaceable. Our team at Ascension is thinking of you and praying for you. If you’re going through a difficult time or struggling with your mental health, don’t hesitate to reach out for help. Talk to someone you trust or seek support from a professional. You can also call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (available 24/7).

https://www.youtube.com/@AscensionPresents

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God is God

It’s so hard living in this world sometimes because nothing in this world is truly certain.

Well, yes -we hear “taxes and death” are – but then again – how much taxes? And when we will die? – still no true certainty in either of those.

Even when we fool ourselves into thinking our life is certain, it can change in a heartbeat.

The only thing that is certain in this world is that this world is uncertain.

And then – there is God.

He is what keeps up certain in all this uncertainty.

Our God who never changes.

Our God who knows the end from the beginning and the beginning from the end.

Our God who is Ruler over all things, even when it might appear He isn’t.

Disasters. Wars. Elections.

It’s often hard to see God here. And yet, we have to know and believe that while man has freedom of choice and free will, ultimately, God is still sovereignly in control.

We may not understand it.

We may not be able to see it.

We may not have words to explain it or even truly comprehend it.

But faith believes it. God is God.

Always.

In all ways.

His ways – higher than ours.

No doubt, we are living in uncertain times, but never forget we are in the sovereign care of God in who we can be absolutely certain.

He is our hope.

He is our strength.

He is our victory.

He is our peace.

Certainty isn’t found in this world.

It is found in the One who causes the sun to rise and the sun to set – the very One who holds the world in His hands.

It is found in the One who holds our very next breath.

We find our certainty not in this world, precious one – but in the God who is over it.

Of this I am absolutely certain.~❤

~Stacy L. Sanchez / Heartprints of God

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Hope was There

Hope.

It was there.

Tucked into the tomb.

Hidden behind a huge stone.

Buried under the sting of death.

But, it was there.

Waiting.

And, then.

It happened.

The glorious moment when, not even death,

could hold Jesus in the tomb.

As the stone was rolled away and death lost its grip once and for all,

hope poured forth in glorious fashion.

“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me,

though he may die, he shall live.” ~ John 11:25

Hope.

Sometimes, it gets tucked so far back

in a tomb so dark, we can’t see it.

Sometimes, it gets hidden behind

a stone so big, we lose sight of it.

Sometimes, it gets buried behind

a sorrow and grief so consuming and overwhelming,

we can’t feel it. But, it. is. there.

It is always there. And sometimes,

it is only one stone’s roll away.~❤️

~Stacy L. Sanchez / Heartprints of God

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Feeling Hopeless?

Are you feeling hopeless?

Fr. Mike offers insights on how to combat despair. If you feel like you’ve tried everything, see no way out, or think nothing matters, Fr. Mike reminds you of the true meaning of hope. He explains that we can always rely on God’s presence. Choosing hope means choosing to act with courage, even if that victory is as simple as getting out of bed.

Finally, he reminds us that one of the best ways to fight despair is to bring that hopelessness to God in Confession.

You are loved, you are valued, and you are absolutely irreplaceable. Our team at Ascension is thinking of you and praying for you. If you’re going through a difficult time or struggling with your mental health, don’t hesitate to reach out for help. Talk to someone you trust or seek support from a professional. You can also call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (available 24/7).

https://www.youtube.com/@AscensionPresents