| TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "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)
TODAY'S WORD , We've all heard it so many times it has basically become a cliche: "God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life!" Supposed cliche or not, this is an absolutely true statement.
It's true for all of humanity, true for me, and, yes, true for you.
People often ask what my favorite Bible passage is, and I have to say that's a tough call. But if you allow me to say what some of my favorite passages are, one comes to mind quickly: Jeremiah 29:11-12: "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."
Isn't that encouraging? It's true. God loves you. God has a good plan for you. God has a future and hope for you. God wants to use you and he wants you to make your mark in some way. You may be known to millions, thousands, hundreds, or maybe only a handful, but God has a purpose for your life. You are significant.
The question is this: do you want to reach your potential as a Christian? Do you want to cross the finish line in the spiritual race, or are you going to self-destruct? You might be surprised to know that you have everything to say about that.
Maybe you're being tempted right now. Maybe you've already acted on it. Never fear, God will forgive you-if you repent. Acknowledge that you have done wrong, and God will give you a second chance. He has a plan for you. All you need to do is follow it. A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY Lord God, I pray that you will fill my heart with the blessing of your Holy Spirit. Grant me this day the strength to be temperate in all things, diligent in my duties, and patient under my afflictions. Direct me in all my ways. Give me grace to be just and upright in all my dealings; quiet and peaceable; full of compassion; and ready to do good to all people, according to my abilities and opportunities. For the sake of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen. |
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