Believe Quote by Jim Wallis
“More than just a moral issue, hope is a spiritual and even religious choice. Hope is not a feeling; it is a decision. And the decision for hope is based on what you believe at the deepest levels - what your most basic convictions are about the world and what the future holds - all based on your faith. You choose hope, not as a naive wish, but as a choice, with your eyes wide open to the reality of the world - just like the cynics who have not made the decision for hope.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Soulfire: The Power of Spiritual Activism by Jim Wallis, 2005
Hope is presented as a conscious, faith‑based decision rather than a fleeting feeling, rooted in deep convictions about reality and the future.
In simple terms: Hope is a deliberate, faith‑driven choice.
Key Takeaway
Choose hope deliberately, grounded in belief.
Themes
faith
choice
spirituality
optimism
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- social activism
- leadership decisions
- overcoming despair
Key Concepts
existential conviction
psychology of hope
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What core belief fuels your hope?
- How do you maintain hope when reality feels bleak?
A Different Perspective
Hope can be challenged by overwhelming evidence of injustice.
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