Hope is much more than a positive attitude. Hope is an essential attitude of expectancy filled with potential, an indespensible life-sustaining virtue.

God gave us the attitude of hope for a reason. Hope is a fundamental ingredient for accomplishment. Henry Ward Beecher called hope "the greatest architect". That's a great way to view hope—as an architect of our tomorrows.

George Washington Carver, one of the most creative and inspiring people in our history, said "Where there is no vision, there is no hope." Yet we must be willing to give something in return. Benjamin Franklin cautioned that a person who "lives on nothing but hope will die fasting."

A farmer wouldn't plant the first seed if he or she did not hope for a harvest. However, the farmer plans extensively and works very hard all through the year.

Hope calls forth a thrilling vision that nurtures and sustains enthusiasm. It reminds us of the reason for our dreams, guides our plans, and supports the actions that turn our dreams into reality.

Think of all the time and resources you've invested in your future. What is something you hope will happen for you? Notice the image that your hope brings to mind.

Hold onto your hopes and treat them with special care. Living hopes yield living dreams. When your faith is strong, and your hands are ready, you will know that your hopes helped to carry you every step of the way.

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