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“The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.” - Isaiah 9:2

Luke 1

Hope is something we cultivate.

“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.” - Romans 5:3-5

Slow down enough to feel God’s presence

“But Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often.” Luke 2:19

Practice vulnerability

“I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” -Luke 1:38

Forgive someone.

Share a burden with a friend.

When someone asks, “How are you?” give a real answer

Admit when you feel blessed—even if that’s hard to say out loud

Act on hope before you feel hope