hope in God

   Watched a summit sermon based on 1 Peter today...and it was right up my alley.  JD talked about how we should respond when suffering or going through a hard time.  But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord.  Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.  But do this with gentleness and respect, 1 Peter 3:15  God wants us to still have hope and joy in him in the midst of hard times.  He calls us to have hope in situations that will cause others to wonder how we can still be joyful!  This is a part of his master plan to use us to show the world that loving him can really change you.  I want to truly have hope in Christ and be able to be a light for him.  Breaking up with my boyfriend is going to be hard for awhile, but knowing the joy I have in God will help me.  And I want have hope during this time so others will know that God is working in me.  Sometimes the way we suffer can help bring others to salvation.  If Jesus, the perfect son of God, suffered in this world...I can only hope to do the same.