Hope and a Future
Most Christians know Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." But we forget that God has plans for us that may not line up with our own plans. He has not forgotten us in our trials. In fact, He often uses our trials "to prosper" us and give us "a future."
How many of us have learned something important about ourselves or those around us during difficult times? How often do we learn new things about ourselves during good times? One stretches us and the other comforts us, stretching causes growth and change, where as comfort causes rest and renewal. Both comfort and discomfort have their purposes, but both do not put us on the fast-track to our future.
If you've made it through trying times, is it not much easier to have "hope" the next time trouble rears its ugly head? But if you've experienced a fairly smooth life, doesn't trouble catch you off guard and unprepared to cope with it? All reasons to praise God for having just the right plans for your life, even if they don't seem to be what you thought you needed at the time.
If you are God's kid, He's got you covered. He knows what you need, when you need it. Trust and obey, there really is no other way. If you are not one of God's kids, you can call on His Son Jesus Christ today, right where you are and ask Him to come into your life and be your Lord and Savior. Tell Him you know you are a sinner and ask Him to forgive you of your sins. Thank Him for loving you and you will become part of the Kingdom of God. He will send His comforter, the Holy Spirit, who will help you get through the troubled times and bring you peace. Welcome to the family!
How many of us have learned something important about ourselves or those around us during difficult times? How often do we learn new things about ourselves during good times? One stretches us and the other comforts us, stretching causes growth and change, where as comfort causes rest and renewal. Both comfort and discomfort have their purposes, but both do not put us on the fast-track to our future.
If you've made it through trying times, is it not much easier to have "hope" the next time trouble rears its ugly head? But if you've experienced a fairly smooth life, doesn't trouble catch you off guard and unprepared to cope with it? All reasons to praise God for having just the right plans for your life, even if they don't seem to be what you thought you needed at the time.
If you are God's kid, He's got you covered. He knows what you need, when you need it. Trust and obey, there really is no other way. If you are not one of God's kids, you can call on His Son Jesus Christ today, right where you are and ask Him to come into your life and be your Lord and Savior. Tell Him you know you are a sinner and ask Him to forgive you of your sins. Thank Him for loving you and you will become part of the Kingdom of God. He will send His comforter, the Holy Spirit, who will help you get through the troubled times and bring you peace. Welcome to the family!
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