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Hope Being Gone
You thought you had hope, until tragedy took over. You thought life was in control, until it erupted into chaos. You assumed you were strong, until you were suddenly brought to your knees. You thought you walked by faith, until you found yourself consumed in the darkness of despair. Hope is gone. You’re facing circumstances in life that seem insurmountable, even for God.
We quickly realize that our problem isn’t that we haven’t trusted God, but that we trusted God and believed He’d come through . . . and He didn’t. He could have prevented our pain and suffering, but He chose not to. We cry out, but there is no answer and our faith takes a tragic turn.
But God’s silence is not His solution and His absence is not His answer. His goals are eternal, not earthly. You want a way out . . . He’s making a way through. You crave comfort . . . and He brings you to the Cross. It is there that we realize: we can’t deliver ourselves from a crisis that God himself has orchestrated.
God is taking you on a journey of faith, and hope is just a step away . . . but a step in the right direction takes you right through the valley. And it is there, where all hope seems gone that God takes your faith places you never knew it could go. He’s teaching you to trust Him through your doubt and in your fears. He’s growing your faith and showing you that you can trust Him . . . even when there is no evidence that you should.
We quickly realize that our problem isn’t that we haven’t trusted God, but that we trusted God and believed He’d come through . . . and He didn’t. He could have prevented our pain and suffering, but He chose not to. We cry out, but there is no answer and our faith takes a tragic turn.
But God’s silence is not His solution and His absence is not His answer. His goals are eternal, not earthly. You want a way out . . . He’s making a way through. You crave comfort . . . and He brings you to the Cross. It is there that we realize: we can’t deliver ourselves from a crisis that God himself has orchestrated.
God is taking you on a journey of faith, and hope is just a step away . . . but a step in the right direction takes you right through the valley. And it is there, where all hope seems gone that God takes your faith places you never knew it could go. He’s teaching you to trust Him through your doubt and in your fears. He’s growing your faith and showing you that you can trust Him . . . even when there is no evidence that you should.
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First published February 10, 2014
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About the author
Cherie Hill
34 books78 followersI'm just a sinner, saved by God's AMAZING grace, with one desire: for my life to be poured out as a servant to Christ, in order to bring glory to God.
God has given me the great joy of spreading His Word around the world through Scripturenow.com And even though I have a BA in Psychology and I'm trained in Biblical Counseling through the AACC . . . it is truly God who has qualified me, through my daily surrender, as I walk intimately with Him one day at a time.
In the most amazing journey of my life, God has seen fit to make me an International Bestselling Christian Living author. More miraculously, I've been ranked #6 in Bestselling authors for Amazon in the Religion and Spirituality category. Truly, God still does miracles. (It's ONLY by the grace of God that I am who I am. 1 Corinthians 15:10)
My published works are:"Waiting on God," "Be Still: Let Jesus Calm Your Storms," "Beginning at The End: Finding God When Your World Falls Apart, "The Ways of God: Finding Purpose Through Your Pain," "Hope Being Gone," "empty. (Living Full of Faith When Life Drains You Dry)," and my latest releases:
FAITH Under Construction
From the Heart of GOD
CONNECT WITH CHERIE: Get a personalize autographed message for the book you're reading HERE: http://www.authorgraph.com/authors/ch...
I have the great privilege of writing the Christian Women's column, "FAITHLIFT" for CWAHM.com and I also write for several other online Christian Magazines.
Recently, due to author demand, I've developed my own publishing services which publishes paperbacks, ebooks, and CDs through Amazon.com You can visit me at: http://www.writesourcepublishingservi...
I also enjoy the privilege of being the #1 Book Reviewer for Thomas Nelson, as well as an avid reviewer for Zondervan, Amazon, Bethany House, Tyndale, Waterbrook/Multanomah and Revell Books. I dedicate my time to serving God through my church, several non-profit organizations, and my local animal shelter. I diligently pray that the fullness of God will pour out through my life into the lives of others.
My greatest joy: Living out my Lord and Savior's command, "When you have repented and turned to Me again, strengthen your brothers/sisters" (Luke 22:32). It is my passion to encourage others in their faith and lead them into a deeper relationship with the One who paid it all.
God has given me the great joy of spreading His Word around the world through Scripturenow.com And even though I have a BA in Psychology and I'm trained in Biblical Counseling through the AACC . . . it is truly God who has qualified me, through my daily surrender, as I walk intimately with Him one day at a time.
In the most amazing journey of my life, God has seen fit to make me an International Bestselling Christian Living author. More miraculously, I've been ranked #6 in Bestselling authors for Amazon in the Religion and Spirituality category. Truly, God still does miracles. (It's ONLY by the grace of God that I am who I am. 1 Corinthians 15:10)
My published works are:"Waiting on God," "Be Still: Let Jesus Calm Your Storms," "Beginning at The End: Finding God When Your World Falls Apart, "The Ways of God: Finding Purpose Through Your Pain," "Hope Being Gone," "empty. (Living Full of Faith When Life Drains You Dry)," and my latest releases:
FAITH Under Construction
From the Heart of GOD
CONNECT WITH CHERIE: Get a personalize autographed message for the book you're reading HERE: http://www.authorgraph.com/authors/ch...
I have the great privilege of writing the Christian Women's column, "FAITHLIFT" for CWAHM.com and I also write for several other online Christian Magazines.
Recently, due to author demand, I've developed my own publishing services which publishes paperbacks, ebooks, and CDs through Amazon.com You can visit me at: http://www.writesourcepublishingservi...
I also enjoy the privilege of being the #1 Book Reviewer for Thomas Nelson, as well as an avid reviewer for Zondervan, Amazon, Bethany House, Tyndale, Waterbrook/Multanomah and Revell Books. I dedicate my time to serving God through my church, several non-profit organizations, and my local animal shelter. I diligently pray that the fullness of God will pour out through my life into the lives of others.
My greatest joy: Living out my Lord and Savior's command, "When you have repented and turned to Me again, strengthen your brothers/sisters" (Luke 22:32). It is my passion to encourage others in their faith and lead them into a deeper relationship with the One who paid it all.
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March 14, 2013
I love the opening, "It comes with little or no warning..."
I have to say, I started reading this book early in February this year. On Valentine's day, while I was only a third through the book, my 18-yr-old son was killed instantly when the car he was riding in as a passenger lost control and slammed into a tree. Once the funeral was behind me, I happened to pick up this book again, and the words were balm to a very wounded soul.
Ms. Hill is forthright in her declaration that there is meaning behind our sufferings. To those who have given their lives to Christ (more than a symbolic act--she means it literally), our sufferings are completely under his control. Truly, suffering like this causes you to evaluate your core beliefs. Ms. Hill takes your hand as you walk down this wretched road called Suffering. She helped me walk it, step by step, when all I wanted to do was lay down in the middle of that road and die.
I would read anything by this author.
I have to say, I started reading this book early in February this year. On Valentine's day, while I was only a third through the book, my 18-yr-old son was killed instantly when the car he was riding in as a passenger lost control and slammed into a tree. Once the funeral was behind me, I happened to pick up this book again, and the words were balm to a very wounded soul.
Ms. Hill is forthright in her declaration that there is meaning behind our sufferings. To those who have given their lives to Christ (more than a symbolic act--she means it literally), our sufferings are completely under his control. Truly, suffering like this causes you to evaluate your core beliefs. Ms. Hill takes your hand as you walk down this wretched road called Suffering. She helped me walk it, step by step, when all I wanted to do was lay down in the middle of that road and die.
I would read anything by this author.
January 8, 2018
I gave this book three stars because I appreciate the effort and time the author spent in this book, but I did not like it. I read it in hopes of walking away with confidence but instead walked away feeling like there was no hope and that I should give up. I read this book when I was struggling with depression and going through a terrible situation, so maybe I need to reread this to gain a better perspective.
September 21, 2015
Excellent
This is the most uplifting Christian book I've ever read! It has helped me with my doubts about God.I highly recommend reading this book if you are questioning your faith or if you just need uplifted.Excellent book!
This is the most uplifting Christian book I've ever read! It has helped me with my doubts about God.I highly recommend reading this book if you are questioning your faith or if you just need uplifted.Excellent book!
August 22, 2018
YOU HAVE NO IDEA
EASY for you to write this, when you have everything! YOU fake Christians make me sick. Like my sister & spouse. Go to church, sell stolen chainsaws, have $$$, cars, great jobs! Just like we used to. I am not afraid, I am ANGRY!!!!!!!! DO not pray for me, I have no faith left. I tried to help myself, worked all my life since age 15. LOST everything. Put myself through college, 2 degrees while working full time.DROP dead Cherie!!! YOU PHONY!
EASY for you to write this, when you have everything! YOU fake Christians make me sick. Like my sister & spouse. Go to church, sell stolen chainsaws, have $$$, cars, great jobs! Just like we used to. I am not afraid, I am ANGRY!!!!!!!! DO not pray for me, I have no faith left. I tried to help myself, worked all my life since age 15. LOST everything. Put myself through college, 2 degrees while working full time.DROP dead Cherie!!! YOU PHONY!
April 28, 2023
Great Book
We are going through a season of trusting God. I feel as the storm closes, the enemy tries to be much louder, much more attacks. But through this storm I've learned how to be more intimate with God. That's what this book is about how we can understand the storms we are in.
We are going through a season of trusting God. I feel as the storm closes, the enemy tries to be much louder, much more attacks. But through this storm I've learned how to be more intimate with God. That's what this book is about how we can understand the storms we are in.
November 17, 2019
Constant Encouragemment.
This book was sweet. She deluges us with unending Bible verses. And, they particularly relate to our lives. I read this book on a daily basis, and it helped me continuously.
This book was sweet. She deluges us with unending Bible verses. And, they particularly relate to our lives. I read this book on a daily basis, and it helped me continuously.
March 10, 2024
This book is so helpful when things seem impossible. I liked the scripture as well as the writer’s thoughts. It was completely biblical.
January 10, 2014
This book is a wonderful companion through the questionable phases of transformation! Cherie Hill's Hope Being Gone encourages faith, hope and the ability to “see” beyond the challenges of prolonged & dark seasons. Hill gives scriptural references that shed light on the “whys” of “the testing of our faith”, with timely Divine reminders - “I am with you always, even until the end of time.” ~Matthew 28:20
Hope Being Gone by Cherie Hill
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is a wonderful companion through the questionable phases of transformation! Cherie Hill's Hope Being Gone encourages faith, hope and the ability to “see” beyond the challenges of prolonged & dark seasons. Hill gives scriptural references that shed light on the “whys” of “the testing of our faith”, with timely Divine reminders - “I am with you always, even until the end of time.” ~Matthew 28:20
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Hope Being Gone by Cherie HillMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is a wonderful companion through the questionable phases of transformation! Cherie Hill's Hope Being Gone encourages faith, hope and the ability to “see” beyond the challenges of prolonged & dark seasons. Hill gives scriptural references that shed light on the “whys” of “the testing of our faith”, with timely Divine reminders - “I am with you always, even until the end of time.” ~Matthew 28:20
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February 10, 2016
Inspirational
When I found myself needing a pick me up, I turned to this book. The author appeared to have written this book just for me. As I was reading, the words touched deep in my soul. Often time I felt my hope leaving and my faith fading and those were the times I knew reading this book refresh my mind and soul. Everyone goes through tough times and everyone needs a support system or something to lean on....something to depend on. If you are looking for that something, then look no further. You have found it in this book.
When I found myself needing a pick me up, I turned to this book. The author appeared to have written this book just for me. As I was reading, the words touched deep in my soul. Often time I felt my hope leaving and my faith fading and those were the times I knew reading this book refresh my mind and soul. Everyone goes through tough times and everyone needs a support system or something to lean on....something to depend on. If you are looking for that something, then look no further. You have found it in this book.
October 28, 2015
I love this author. I started getting her books when I found out my mom has stage 4 breast cancer that returned to her bones, hips both, back, spinal chord, pelvis, liver, lungs and that's all she wanted to hear. Cherri hill gave me extra strength. I'm not over the news I heard 7-18-2015, but I'm trying. its hard but you need God. all of her books have helped.
August 28, 2015
If you're going through life's storms, this book talks about God's reasoning and compassion in the middle of our storms and tragedies. When we think he isn't listening, he's waiting on us to search for him and his word. The other thing I liked about this book she use scripture to back it up.
September 14, 2012
I really liked this book.
November 4, 2012
This book explains accurately what happens when we are face with doubt and pain through our journey of faith..It explains Gods way through us..Very inspiring book
July 27, 2013
Cherie Hill is a very spirit filled writer. This book will feed your spirit. Giving you hope when you feel all hope is gone.
March 30, 2014
fantastic
August 28, 2015
believing when there is no hope
If you're going through a rough time or a tragedy I think this is a good book to read, ponder and learn Gods word.
If you're going through a rough time or a tragedy I think this is a good book to read, ponder and learn Gods word.
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