Hope is an inborn gift in every soul that is a glimmering star in the darkest night that radiates with promise, a candle in the storm, an anchor in a hurricane-lashed night when the boat is about to sink, water in a dry desert, and this powerful force of hope ultimately is an open swinging door to a whole new beautiful road ahead.
When Hope is shut out, the candle of Life grows dim and shuts off, and one descends to a dark dungeon living in the gloom with no light, no glimmer left to die alone with no force of hope to sustain you through the storm. When hope is gone, the light of life dies.
I heard this beautiful story once and I will share it with you:
There were four candles, Love, Peace, Faith, and Hope.
The candle of Love shone his candle but when he saw the hatred in the world, his light dimmed and disappointed, he stopped shining saying, “There is so much hatred in the world, I cannot shine my light anymore, and it is impossible to love such people as these” and he faded off.
The candle of Peace shone her candle, but when she noted the wars and lack of peace everywhere, she was discouraged and dwindled down her light sadly saying, “I cannot shine anymore because I am troubled due to the lack of peace, and how can I give peace when no one wants peace.” And she faded away.
The candle of Faith shone brightly, but when he saw people faithless, betraying one another, he was sick with sorrow and said, “Where can there be faith in a world full of deceivers, I cannot handle this anymore!” He stopped his light and faded away.
The candle of Hope started to reflect her light, and she saw people full of hate, lack of peace, and destruction, people betraying one another but she said firmly, “I am the candle of Hope, I have to give hope to the people, without hope, people cannot even take their first step, I will shine brightly for the world.” Hope shone on and gave millions hope and the flames of hope spread through the lands, and with the foundation of hope, people started to love again, in hope because of the flame of hope, they could believe peace could reign again, and because of the flame of hope, faith started to rise in hearts!
Remember, everything starts with hope..that is our best step and then we can move forward with everything else. Hope is stronger than love, faith, joy etc. because without hope we cannot love or even have faith. The rest follows. Don’t be discouraged, don’t lose heart..have hope!
Hope glimmers in the darkest nights
In pain and sorrow hope shines her light
Hope force rises beyond love, joy, and faith
Without hope, none can take the first step