When life takes a turn for the worst, and we find ourselves wondering what is going to happen next, what do we do? It's a quick reaction to want to stick our head in the sand, and hope that all of the negative will go away.
It's hard to think that God wants the best for us, when (in our minds)
He let this bad experience happen to us. The reality is that life isn't fair.
And we never know what is around the corner. Just when life is running smooth, and things are good, life throws us a negative curve ball, and we end up frustrated, anxious, and discouraged.
The prophet Jeremiah in this writing gave the people of Judah encouragement. Following the seventy year captivity, God would bring them back to their homeland, where they would have "a future and a hope"
God has a plan for each one of us. I know that it is hard to get a hold of, when we're feeling abandoned, and we wonder if God will deliver us from our severe situation. But if there is one thing we find in Scripture, and in our own life experiences: is the fact that God is faithful. And in His time, and in His way, He will fulfill His plan for our lives.
It is a walk of faith. And it may be difficult for a season. But instead of dwelling on the problems, we need to focus on the path ahead of us.
And if we look through the eyes of faith, we will see God leading the way.
Let's trust the Lord today, with all of our heart, and leave tomorrow in His hands! GP
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