Abundant Christian Living - 01
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Abundant Christian Living
Day 01 | FAITH AND TRUST
Abundant Christian Living
Day 01 | FAITH AND TRUST
FAITH AND TRUST
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.’”
The prophet Jeremiah spoke these words to God’s children way back in the Old Testament, but they are – like many Old Testament verses – applicable to us today too.
Think about it: the Lord God KNOWS all. He’s omniscient, meaning He knows everything… your past, your present, and HE KNOWS your future too. (BTW, I’m kind of glad I do NOT know my exact future as it would probably be TMI – too much information – and I wouldn’t live my life as God wants me to.) AND, since the Lord loves you, His desire for YOU is like that which the prophet told God’s people back then… to give you HOPE and a FUTURE.
This was the theme and key Scripture for the very first sermon I preached as the new pastor at my church many years ago. I discovered later that the church was, at that time, small, discouraged, and the board expected to close their doors within a year. HOWEVER, the LORD had other plans, and today, our church is healthy, joy-filled, full of life, and thriving!
How about YOU? Are you struggling with life, or are you filled with HOPE?
The key to this verse is Faith and Trust. Have faith in God and trust Him for the best future that He has in store for you!
Prayer: LORD God, I trust You to know what’s best for me. Thank You for ALL you do for me. Amen.
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.’”
The prophet Jeremiah spoke these words to God’s children way back in the Old Testament, but they are – like many Old Testament verses – applicable to us today too.
Think about it: the Lord God KNOWS all. He’s omniscient, meaning He knows everything… your past, your present, and HE KNOWS your future too. (BTW, I’m kind of glad I do NOT know my exact future as it would probably be TMI – too much information – and I wouldn’t live my life as God wants me to.) AND, since the Lord loves you, His desire for YOU is like that which the prophet told God’s people back then… to give you HOPE and a FUTURE.
This was the theme and key Scripture for the very first sermon I preached as the new pastor at my church many years ago. I discovered later that the church was, at that time, small, discouraged, and the board expected to close their doors within a year. HOWEVER, the LORD had other plans, and today, our church is healthy, joy-filled, full of life, and thriving!
How about YOU? Are you struggling with life, or are you filled with HOPE?
The key to this verse is Faith and Trust. Have faith in God and trust Him for the best future that He has in store for you!
Prayer: LORD God, I trust You to know what’s best for me. Thank You for ALL you do for me. Amen.
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