Hope is such a lovely 4 letter word...

Such a short word, but great meaning.
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noun, verb, hoped, hop·ing.

–noun

1.

the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best: to give up hope.

2.

a particular instance of this feeling: the hope of winning.

3.

grounds for this feeling in a particular instance: There is little or no hope of his recovery.

4.

a person or thing in which expectations are centered: The medicine was her last hope.

5.

something that is hoped for: Her forgiveness is my constant hope.

–verb (used with object)

6.

to look forward to with desire and reasonable confidence.

7.

to believe, desire, or trust: I hope that my work will be satisfactory.

–verb (used without object)

8.

to feel that something desired may happen: We hope for an early spring.

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right now, I'm in a season of hope... but i don't like to hope too much in case things don't work out like I would like them too.
Oh, but at least Jesus is my Hope who will never fail me.  PTL!
I can rest in Him and Hope in Him.