The powerful energy of authentic hope is viewed from a living relationship with a real God and real people. With the understanding of the eternal, transcendent activity of hope, Arnold applies truth and life of the Spirit of God to the everyday journey. Every person is born with hope. Sometimes hope gets hijacked by anxiety, addiction, trauma or suicidal thinking. Identifying and evicting these intruders is possible! When partnered with grief, loss, pain and suffering, the sustaining activity and energy of hope is effective in possessing the unfolding future.
Whether in favor and confidence or grief and loss, authentic hope pulls toward a future filled with promise and destiny. Hope is described from the perspective of Psychology of Hope, Biology of Hope and Spirituality of Hope. Gaining insight into the resources of hope in body, soul and spirit, the reader is challenged to position the heart toward partnering with the God of all hope and a supportive community. In discovering an energy of hope that matches the effects of morphine or the strength of spirit to avoid suicide, hope is illustrated by real life stories of defeat and victory.
Clear understanding of the role of faith, hope and love increases the synergy of this trinity. Guidance in practical, effective activities for fostering hope in others as well as maintaining a hope-filled lifestyle equips the reader to co-create a promising future. Whether dealing with hope deferred or understanding the partnership of faith, hope and love, this fresh look at authentic hope will be especially helpful to those wanting to strengthen their foundation in this powerful truth.
