12/17/2025
WHAT DOES HOPE LOOK LIKE WHEN I DON’T FEEL IT?
Hope in grief is not usually a loud, triumphant feeling.
More often, it is a small, stubborn choice. It is the decision to believe that God is still present, still good, and still working, even when emotions have gone completely offline.
Many who navigate grief through the holidays describe an odd mix of sorrow and sacredness, where tears and gratitude share the same space.
Hope can be as simple as getting out of bed and whispering, “Jesus, stay close today.”
It might look like holding onto promises such as “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted” and “The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him.”
It can feel fragile and incomplete—and yet, fragile hope held in God’s hands is stronger than despair held alone.
There is also a practical side: the holidays can worsen mood for many people, especially when loneliness and loss are involved.
Paying attention to that reality is not a lack of faith; it is wisdom. It is okay to say, “This season is hard for me,” and to seek help, community, or counseling as needed.
Hope does not mean pretending; it means bringing the truth into the light with Jesus beside you.
Blue Christmas
Ray of Light Recovery Cafe
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Break bread together at 5:45 worship together at 6:15
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