Hope shines brightest when the hour is darkest. 

Hope motivates when discouragement comes. 

Hope energizes when the body is tired. 

Hope sweetens while bitterness bites. 

Hope sings when all melodies are gone. 

Hope believes when evidence is eliminated. 

Hope listens for answers when no one is talking. 

Hope climbs over obstacles when no one is helping. 

Hope endures hardship when no one is caring. 

Hope smiles confidently when no one is laughing. 

Hope reaches for answers when no one is asking. 

Hope presses toward victory when no one is encouraging. 

Hope dares to give when no one is sharing. 

Hope brings the victory when no one is winning. 

By John Maxwell from "Think on These Things"