Finding Hope When Marriage Feels Hopeless

"Against all hope, Abraham, in hope, believed." ~ Romans 4:18 (NIV)

Wynand Jacobs from Family Life joins Andrew Urquhart to reflect on a recent marriage weekend, sharing the story of a couple who arrived on the brink of divorce and left with renewed hope. He explores how hope, not mere optimism, is the key force that helps couples move from crisis to restoration ([www.familylife.nz](https://www.familylife.nz)).

Drawing on Abraham and Sarah's story in Romans 4, Jacobs argues that hope must be anchored in God's promise even when circumstances seem dead or impossible. He encourages couples to "preload" hope during good seasons so they have reserves to draw on during harder ones, stressing that practical tools and shared faith can provide the momentum needed to keep a marriage moving forward.

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