Discouragement often grows when we expect this world to provide what only God can—lasting peace, complete justice, and unshakable rest. Scripture reminds us that this life is temporary, not because it is meaningless, but because it is leading us somewhere better. When the weight of life feels heavy or hope feels thin, it may not be a sign of weak faith, but of a heart that was never meant to settle here. Our hope is anchored beyond this world, and that hope sustains us as we live faithfully, love one another, and wait with confidence for Christ’s return.