Risking Hope
When has hope felt risky or vulnerable in your own life?
Psalm 25:2
“Don't let me be disappointed; Don't let my enemies triumph over me.”
Hope is a risky thing.
It requires trust and faith in the face of uncertainty. How can we trust what we don’t know?
And Disappointment is a trusty old friend.
It comes into each of our lives. Walks right in with its heavy boots and tells us, “To hell with hope. It’s safer to trust in cynicism, despair, fear, and resignation.”
And yet…
The Psalmist here is pleading with God against disappointment and defeat. It’s a vulnerable prayer—one where they likely understand the risk that comes with trust.
And while it takes courage to remain open to hope, with help, we can shift our perspective.
Hope then becomes a challenge for others to join hands. To brave this risky endeavor. To shake off these heavy boots, but to do so together. Hope isn't everything we need, but it's where we can begin.
When has hope felt risky or vulnerable in your own life? How do we maintain hope while honestly acknowledging our fears of disappointment?