©️ James Ola Emiola-Dakobiri FIIM, Founder and Chairman, Suicide Prevention and Depression Support Foundation ✍🏽james@spdsfoundation.org ☎️773-344-6313

In the journey of life, we all face moments when hope seems distant, when the challenges before us appear insurmountable, and we are tempted to give in. But it is precisely in these moments, when we think all is lost, that God steps in with a miracle. Never lose hope, because what seems like the end is often the point where God begins to work wonders.

Consider the story of Joseph, sold into slavery by his own brothers, betrayed and imprisoned unjustly. Yet, in his darkest hour, God turned his misfortune into greatness, elevating him to be the governor of Egypt. What seemed like the end for Joseph was, in fact, a setup for God’s miraculous intervention.

Look at Job, a man who lost everything—his wealth, his family, his health. Yet, even in his suffering, he held on to hope. And in due time, God restored to him twice as much as he had before. Job’s life teaches us that no matter how hopeless our circumstances may seem, God’s grace is sufficient to bring about restoration beyond our imagination.

In modern times, we see the extraordinary lives of people like Nelson Mandela, who endured 27 years of imprisonment, but emerged stronger, leading his nation toward freedom and reconciliation. He could have given up hope, but instead, he held on, and the world witnessed a living miracle.

The Bible is filled with examples of those who experienced miraculous turnarounds—Moses leading the Israelites through the Red Sea, Daniel in the lion’s den, and Esther, who risked her life to save her people. In each of these instances, the miracle came after the darkest hour, when hope seemed faintest.

So, whatever you are facing today, do not give up. When you think it’s over, God sends you a miracle. Trust in His timing, for He sees your struggles and knows the plans He has for you—plans to give you a future and a hope. Hold on, for your breakthrough is coming, and like the exemplary people of faith, your story will inspire others to hope again.

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