Sunday Words of Encouragement June 26, 2011

I am expecting to go to a church mini-group after service today so I have prepared this post ahead of time from notes of our Pastor’s sermon a few years ago. (Yes, I keep journals of the sermons so occasionally I can review them for inspiration and calming peace.)
A favorite encouraging Bible passage is  Jeremiah 29:11

New International Version (NIV)

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.

 God has a Master Plan for each life. He always knows what you are going through even when your life feels like a messed up puzzle.

1.     God may only give you one piece of the puzzle at a time.

2.     God sees the completed, whole picture when you cannot.

3.     God is assembling things according to His plan.

Sometimes pieces don’t seem to fit, sometimes pieces look alike,but remember, the completed puzzle is a work of art even when the back side is a lot of criss-crossed strings!

This is a favorite song acknowledging that we have a Hope and a Future.

A Verse for Today

Psalm 32:8

New International Version (NIV)

 ⁸ I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
   I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.

I will pray this Sunday for peace of mind for any who may be struggling; I will pray that you will see a Hope.