Scripture often refers to hope as being formed in the furnace of adversity (Rom 5:3–4), kindled by the Scriptures (Rom 15:4), and applied by the Holy Spirit (Rom 15:13). Why does all of this matter? You will be of no help to your loved one if you only offer them circumstantial, whimsical, flimsy hope. Their hope is built on nothing less than the character of God and his promises. We cannot truly be helpful in our ministry to them by helping them orient their hope around medications, or new doctors.