restoration begins with the word "hope"

O Israel, hope in the LORD!

For with the LORD there is steadfast love,

and with him is plentiful redemption.
(Psalm 131:7)

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restoration begins with the word hope...

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while hope can lead to disappointment... we should never lose hope...  because

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Jesus said:

"In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

(John 16:33)

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so much for giving up on hope...

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because He lives, there is hope for tomorrow..

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and I know who holds the future..

and I know who holds my hand