"Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works, being led to glorify God." (Ether 12:4, emphasis added)
Hope is a far more powerful word than most people realize. The common usage of the word makes hope seem uncertain or whimsical. "I hope it will rain soon", or perhaps "I hope something exciting happens soon". In truth, hope is much more than a simple or idle wish.
If I had to simply define hope, I would describe it as "an abiding trust". It is trusting that God will fulfill His promises. It is trusting that we can return to live with God through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. That trust causes us to remain faithful to the path we have begun. As Ether 12:4 mentioned, hope "maketh an anchor to the souls of men". That means that it holds them securely in the realms of righteousness and prevents trials and temptations from pushing or pulling them into unsafe territory.
Hope provides us with the strength we need to endure. Without hope, there would be no reason to push forward. "Hope" keeps us going.
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