How easy or hard is it for us to maintain a sense of hope in this work, when so little result is actually seen most of the time?
As we bring our hope or hopelessness to this passage, what do we hear? Are the assertions in this passage mere platitudes, or do they hold transformative power?
How can we keep our eyes clear and our spirits strong in this work? What self-care measures can we take? What would God have us remember?