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Trusting God: Your Anchor of Hope

It can be incredibly challenging to hold onto hope for brighter days when every moment is clouded by heartache. The truth is, there are times when we feel so exhausted that hope seems like nothing more than a distant flicker in the shadows of our struggles.

David, in his reflections and prayers about the fleeting nature of life, posed a powerful question:

Now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in you.

– Psalm 39:7 (WEB)

When confronted with life’s uncertainties and challenges, where does your hope truly lie? Let your hope be anchored in God. Unlike mere optimism, hope in God isn’t dependent on our feelings or the state of our circumstances; it is rooted in the absolute nature of who God is. His character is unwavering—always good and faithful, regardless of the chaos around us. Placing your hope in God is not just about wishing for better outcomes; it is about trusting in His divine ability to carve a path through your trials and transform your challenges into something profound. God is consistently present, always good, and infinitely wise, no matter how your circumstances may affect your emotions. Embrace this truth and let it fuel your hope.

©️2026 Deborah Agustin

God Remains Faithful

Difficulties after difficulties. It has been a roller-coaster ride for me. Uncertainties of every tomorrow can be overwhelming. Sometimes fear and worry just come crashing down, and unsettle me emotionally and mentally. It has been truly a test of faith for me, but also an opportunity for spiritual growth.

Ever since I started applying for a teaching position in USA, I am succumbed with mixed feelings — excitement, worry, hope, fear, happiness, and sadness. It is like a jar of mixed flavored candies that you don’t know which candy you will be picking every day. Only you don’t get to pick it by choice, it is served to you as it is.

I was hired and I flew 16 hours to USA last June 2025. As you may have already thought, I am really having a hard time adjusting to a new workplace, new culture, and at the same time I miss my family. On the positive side, working here is really a blessing because I am learning A LOT of new things. And above all, experiencing the difficulties enable me to put my dependence on God. It is really a journey of faith and trust. So, the difficulties after difficulties are faithfulness after faithfulness of God.

I am also thankful to have been able to meet and join a community of believers. The church has been a respite and comfort for me. They have been a source of encouragement as they faithfully support me and other teachers not only with their presence and counsel, but also through the Word of God that they faithfully teach us.

It is hard. It is difficult. Oftentimes, it is a lonely road to walk on. I sometimes say to my husband, I jusy want to go back home, but it was just out of my need for comfort. Through all the hardships, I see the faithful hand of God, lifting me up and sustaining me daily. Yes, He works all things for my good, even through the painful ones.

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

– Romans 8:28 (WEB)

My encouragement to you today is to keep trusting God no matter how diffficult your situation is. God remains faithful.

Sustaining Grace

What burden are you carrying? You do not have to carry your burdens alone. God is so gracious and loving that he is willing and able to carry the burdens that you have.

Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.

– Psalm 55:22

You can unburden your loads to God. The Bible says that you are to cast your burden. It means to throw off or to get rid off your burdens. How do you get rid off it? By giving it to God. And God will sustain you. To sustain means to give relief or to support the weight of your burden. What a relief to know that we do not have to carry the weight of our burdens! God is so mighty and caring that his love does not only rid us of our sins and the weight of our sins, but also the weight of the everyday burdens that we carry.

The sustaining grace of God is your peace and strength! Take hold of it and experience it by casting your cares to him, and you will not only be relieved, but you will also be unmoving in the middle of crisis.

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