Be Hopeful

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you says the lord,

thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. 

Then you will call upon me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.

Jeremiah 29:11-12

As you read the newspaper, watch the evening news, and think about the things that are going on in the world, it’s possible to lose hope.  But God has the answer to despair -- spending time with Him.

Have you ever felt your hope in the future slipping away?  If so, here is what to do:  

• study God’s word, 
• seek God’s will, 
• spend prayerful hours with Him. 

When you do, you’ll discover the hope that is the possession of all who place their trust in Him.

This world can be a place of trials and tribulations, but as believers in Christ, we are secure.

We never need to lose hope because God has promised us love, joy, peace, and eternal life. 

Face each day with hope in your heart and trust in your God.  Teach your family and friends to do likewise. After all, God has promised that we who are in Christ are his throughout all eternity, and he keeps his promises--Always.

Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.

Romans 12:12