I think it’d be healthy to keep this in mind in the new year. Paul once said, “We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure” (2 Corinthians 1v8). Yes, this is the same Paul who wrote most of the New Testament admitting he feels like he can’t go on. So, if you’ve ever felt that way, you’re not alone. Yet Paul didn’t end there. His hope was this: “I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength” (Philippians 4v13). There’s lots to say about this. My takeaway today: you can be honest about your difficulties, but you can be hopeful through them too. Nothing about you or around you is a threat to God’s plan for you.