We are hedged in (pressed) on every side [troubled and oppressed in every way], but not cramped or crushed; we suffer embarrassments and are perplexed and unable to find a way out, but not driven to despair. —2 Corinthians 4:8

Despair is a state in which a person feels so overcome by a sense of futility or defeat they don’t know what to do. At such times it seems there is no way out. But for believers there is always a way out of every situation because Jesus has told us, “I am the Way” (John 14:6).

It is very comforting to know that although there are times when you are pressed on every side and perplexed because there seems to be no way out, the Lord has promised He will not forsake you.

So when it seems you’ve come to a dead end, don’t be driven to despair. God will show you the way to go and lead you through to victory.