We had a great discussion about how hope can seem lost, but it's not. We have to remember the character and promises of God.

Hope is not lost even when we screw up (like David) or make repeated stupid mistakes (like Samson).

Sometimes hope seems loss because of our faith - like with Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. Hope sometimes seems lost when we're reluctantly asked to step up but we're afraid (like Esther).

And, when we've been given, told or shown a vision and it hasn't yet manifested - like with Jesus, Joseph, Abraham and Moses.

We determined that we need to hold onto our hope and celebrate when God brings us through and/or blesses us!

Scripture References:
Esther 7:1-10 (Haman gets his!)
Daniel 3:8-30 (Shadrach, Meschach and Abednego in the Fiery Furnace)
Daniel 6:5-24 (Daniel in the Lion's Den)
Genesis 22:1-18 (Abraham is asked to sacrifice Isaac)
Judges 16:23-30 (Samson's last stand)