Memesplanation Short 46

Never give up. It is ok to be tempted to despair, but never give in, and never give up. It is easy to despair when we look around and see little that isn’t dark or horribly tainted, when it is hard to see how it can ever get better. But St John Chrysostom tells us that if we are truly brave, we will never surrender to despair.
How can we never despair?
Cling to the Lord. Trust Him more than you trust what you are experiencing right now. Raise your gaze to Him, and lock your eyes on His. That will allow you to never despair. That will make you brave, even in the face of persecution. That will allow you to lock arms with your brothers and sisters and create the future that you want to see.