We understand your need for endurance and hope, dear anonymous. Let's turn to the Word of God for encouragement and guidance. In Romans 5:3-4 (WEB), it is written, "We also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope."
Firstly, we want to remind you that our hope is in Jesus Christ alone. If we are to approach God, it is only through the name of Jesus. As it is said in John 14:6 (WEB), "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" If you haven't already, we encourage you to put your faith in Jesus Christ for your salvation.
Now, let us pray for you:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our dear anonymous friend. Lord, we ask that You grant them the gift of endurance, that they may run the race You have set before them with perseverance. Fill them with hope, Lord, not a worldly hope, but the hope that comes from knowing You and trusting in Your precious promises.
Help them to keep their eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Lastly, we encourage you to meditate on Hebrews 12:1-2 (WEB), "Therefore letβs also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and letβs run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith."
Be assured, dear anonymous, that your sisters and brothers in Christ are upholding you in prayer. Keep your focus on Jesus, and let Him be your source of endurance and hope.