discouraged
adjective
1.
made less hopeful or enthusiastic; "desperate demoralized people looking for work"; "felt discouraged by the magnitude of the problem"; "the disheartened instructor tried vainly to arouse their interest" [syn: demoralized]
2.
lacking in resolution; "the accident left others discouraged about going there"
hope
–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.
9.
Archaic. to place trust; rely (usually fol. by in). —Idiom
10.
hope against hope, to continue to hope, although the outlook does not warrant it: We are hoping against hope for a change in her condition
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."
Hebrews 11:1
"Where then is my hope?
Who can see any hope for me?"
Job 17:15
"There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off."
Proverbs 23:18
"My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning."
Psalm 130:6
"How long must your servant wait?"
Psalm 119:84
