Hope in God (Psalms 42:5): Trusting the Lord’s Promises Daily
- meetgodattheedgeof
- Sep 20
- 2 min read
Psalms 42:5
“Why am I discouraged? Why am I restless? I should trust you, Lord. I will praise you again because you help me.”
Why are we discouraged? Why do we grow restless? The Psalmist reminds us that when discouragement rises, we must hope in God Psalms 42:5. Our strength, our courage, and our future rest in the Lord.
Our hope comes from the sacrifice Jesus made to secure our eternal place in paradise. If we believe in His death and resurrection, then every other promise we’ve been given is true. Hope in God is not wishful thinking—it is a confident expectation in the Lord’s promises daily.
Take a moment to consider the promises God has spoken over your life. Pray over them with expectancy and thankfulness. Hope in God Psalms 42:5 reminds us that one of the greatest blessings we carry is hope in all situations. Victory is already ours in Christ—today, tomorrow, and for every year ahead.
Praise God!
This should stir us to boldness, to share this same hope with those who are lost or searching. That is true love. The world asks questions it cannot answer:
Why am I here? The world offers no purpose.
Why are possessions never enough? The world cannot fulfill.
But in Christ, we discover purpose and fulfillment. Even then, we must nurture our relationship with God daily to sustain our hope and courage. As we grow closer to Him, our boldness grows stronger, and our eyes are opened to see the world through the Father’s lens of love.
When we hope in God, Psalms 42:5 reminds us that discouragement loses its grip. We face the enemy head-on with courage, and we long for the lost to know the same eternal hope we’ve been given.
Thank You, Father, for the hope we have in You. Thank You for another day. Amen.
Romans 12:9–13
[9] Be sincere in your love for others. Hate everything that is evil and hold tight to everything that is good. [10] Love each other as brothers and sisters and honor others more than you do yourself. [11] Never give up. Eagerly follow the Holy Spirit and serve the Lord. [12] Let your hope make you glad. Be patient in time of trouble and never stop praying. [13] Take care of God's needy people and welcome strangers into your home.
