There is indeed a future, and your hope will never be cut off. Proverbs 23:18
As many of my long-time readers know, I consider March 1st as the first day of Spring. Lots of reasons for this, but mostly it is about the hope of the return of life in nature. Plants will grow again, flowers will bloom, the days will have much more sunlight, outdoor activities will resume, and baseball will return. Hope is alive.
The recent death of Rev. Jesse Jackson brought back his mantra of “Keep Hope Alive”, the motto he used as he battled for civil rights. In line with this, I recently cited to a client the late Jim Valvano who, as he battled terminal brain cancer gave a noted speech where he said, “Don’t give up, don’t ever give up!”
Such positive outlooks are critical for us in these days of political uncertainty and conflict. So, as March 1st comes, let us remind ourselves to “keep hope alive” and “don’t give up, don’t ever give up!”
Prayer: Lord, remind us daily to have hope and to never give up, Amen
Reflections of a Counselor 