Simple Statement of Principle: Even though we are now experiencing the trials of our faith, the Lord Jesus Christ brings us hope.
1 Peter 1:3-9
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
7 That the atrial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

I love this scripture because it helps me to think of life in an eternal perspective. I think this is the time of the semester (especially on days like today when it snows when it should be spring!) where I am without hope: All I'm thinking of is all of the work that I have to do, how I won't have any breaks, and how all I want to do is climb in bed and sleep for a good three hours instead of writing a paper on Scottish nationalism in the 1920s. However, this scripture reminds me that the trials of our faith and the trials of our life can be overcome through the Lord Jesus Christ and it testifies to me that He is an infinite source of hope. This scripture also makes me think of President Uchtdorf's talk about the infinite power of hope. Sometimes, when I'm overwhelmed, I like to scan the talk to remember the importance of his message. My favorite lines are at the end: "And to all who suffer—to all who feel discouraged, worried, or lonely—I say with love and deep concern for you, never give in. Never surrender. Never allow despair to overcome your spirit." I have a testimony that hope is possible through the Savior Jesus Christ.