Hope helps keep God feeling close. It helps me to pray without ceasing. So, I must not give up on giving up what gets between God and me or on doing what gets me closer.
I have a great gift; I'm crazy with a purpose. I keep hope of not being so hamstrung. And, hope keeps me mindful of God, thus closer to Him.
A new prayer for me to say early in the day is, "Dear God, how can I get closer to you today?" That might help keep hope going.
