As missionaries of hope, our job is to be kind listeners and to recognise the value of those who are often overlooked. We need to gently help people who feel hopeless to understand their true worth, which comes from God’s love. Their identity is not based on achievements or comparisons but on their spiritual connection with the Divine.
By bringing hope and highlighting God’s promise for a meaningful future, we can strengthen their faith. Encouraging them to look beyond themselves can lead to a more positive view of who they are. Simple actions, like prayer and reading scripture, can help them feel secure in God’s love and build their confidence based on faith rather than just self-esteem.
It’s important to remind them that everyone is a work in progress; even during difficult times, God’s grace gives us strength. Finally, creating a supportive community that feels like family can foster a sense of belonging and shared hope, allowing these positive messages to grow through working together. By living out these ideas, we can truly be messengers of hope, changing lives and uplifting our communities.
— Marlita Marinas
