Hope is Never Lost in Vastly Intricate.

Brian and Jenn Johnson have a song called “You’re Gonna Be Ok.” It’s gotten me through some pretty rough times. The lyrics say..

I know it’s all you’ve got to just be strong
And it’s a fight just to keep it together, together
I know you think that you are too far gone
But hope is never lost
Hope is never lost

Hold on, don’t let go
Hold on, don’t let go

Just take one step closer
Put one foot in front of the other
You’ll get through this
Just follow the light in the darkness
You’re gonna be ok

I’ve battled some pretty tough things over the past few years. There were times that I could feel that darkness closing in and it seemed like there was no way to run from it. There were times that it was a struggle to just get out of the bed each day.

But hope is never lost.

At one point, I felt alone - like nobody understood and nobody cared. I felt like people tolerated me (at best) and I just accepted that I wasn’t a likable person. I kept to myself and pushed everyone away. I then realized when nobody else was around.. that I didn’t like myself very much either. It was a miserable place to be.

But hope is never lost.

Most of you don’t know, but I work in a career where I interact with people in the worst moments of their life. I don’t typically see the happy side. When you walk into that on a daily basis for 4 years, it starts to wear on a person. Add on the fact that people hate you and target you just for your career title. Living this life can take it’s toll - and it often does.. in the way of depression, PTSD, anxiety..

But hope is never lost.

No matter what you are facing.. no matter what difficult decisions you are trying to make.. whether you’re stuck in the same old routine each day and you are burned out and find no joy in it any more.. or whether you’ve been dealt a pretty bad hand lately and have seen more loss than you have anything..

Hope is never lost. You are going to be okay. It’s no fun walking in the valley.. but you can’t stay there forever. Heck, who would want to?? There are mountains to climb.. and while it won’t be an easy journey, the view at the end is worth it.

Whether you believe the same as I do or not.. I want you to know that my God brings hope. HE is the light in that darkness. One moment in His presence can change everything. I’m not promising that your life will magically be all sunshine and rainbows if you trust Him.. but He sure makes going through the tough times a lot easier.

Don’t give up. No matter how bad your situation looks.. keep going. Just take things one day at a time. Life can be pretty overwhelming.. but it’s nothing that you can’t handle.

When the night is closing in
Don’t give up and don’t give in
This won’t last.. it’s not the end
You’re gonna be ok.

If you need someone to talk to.. reach out. The beauty of an anonymous blog is that you can share your innermost thoughts and feelings with a person you will likely never meet. This is a safe place. I’m here if you need me.