Hope
Hope fills the afflicted soul with such inward joy and consolation that it can laugh while tears are in the eye, sigh, and sing all in a breath. (William Gurnall, 17th century author and clergyman)
Gurnall calls this “the rejoicing of hope.” Even when life brings difficulties into our experience, we can be comforted. We can cry while also having a sense of well-being. Sadness and joy can both be present in the difficult events of life. How? By finding our deepest joy from a strong relationship with God.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope (Romans 15:13).