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." Yesterday a met a few young men on the ski hill. One was wearing a sweatshirt that said,”Y’all need Jesus!”. I commented on the sweatshirt and the three of them with huge smiles professed their sincere believe in Jesus. It was so fun for me to see that. Then I asked, “What church do you go to?” They responded we aren’t going to church right now just mostly praying and sometimes reading the Bible, but mostly just praying and trusting Jesus. I told them praying is great!! Trusting Jesus is paramount! Reading the Word of God is also very important so you can know the words God has for you. If we only pray it’s a one sided conversation. God speaks to us through the Bible. Specific Bible verses give me solid ground to stand on. Psalm 46:10 “ Be still and know that I am God.” Is one I have to use a lot. Jeremiah 29:11 is one I wanted to give those boys too. “ 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.” Knowing Gods word helps us grow in our faith. This life is sometimes very hard. In those tough times I need to hold unto hope. I need to remember that Jesus can see the forest through the trees and in the middle of what ever mess I am going through, I can trust in His plans for me. This is a verse I would want those young men to know. Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble, Fear Not! I have overcome the world!” Hope!!! You will never regret having hope. Hope for me is ignited when I read the promises of God in the Bible. Be inspired to pray and read the word of God. It’s also so wonderful to have fellowship with other Bible believing and reading Christians. Ecclesiastes 4:12 reminds us that a three fold cord is not quickly broken. Two people with Jesus is a great three fold cord team!
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