THERE IS HOPE FOR THE FUTURE
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. Jeremiah 29:11
No matter what the prognosticators claim, no one can accurately predict all that is going to happen in the future. Our best forecasts are just educated guesses. Change is not only increasing in speed and intensity, but also in unpredictability.
The Bible suggests three timeless principles for facing an uncertain future:
Set goals according to God's direction - It's not wise to make plans without first consulting God. He's the only one who does know the future - and he's eager to guide you through it. The Bible says, “We may make our plans, but God has the last word.” In other words, planning without praying is presumption. Start by praying, "God, what do you want me to do to fulfill your purpose for my life?"
Live one day at a time - While you can plan for tomorrow, you can't live it until it arrives. Most people spend so much time regretting the past and worrying about the future, they have no time to enjoy today! Decide to make the most of each moment today. Jesus said, “Don't be anxious about tomorrow - God will take care of your tomorrows. Live one day at a time.
Don't procrastinate - Do it now! - Don't postpone to tomorrow what you must do today, for you don't know what tomorrow bring Procrastinating is a subtle trap. It wastes today by postponing things until tomorrow. You promise yourself that you'll do it these days.” But one of these days” is usually “none of these Start working on what you have planned to do, now!
Prayer:Ask the Lord to reveal to you what He wants you to accomplish today and give you wisdom and strength to do them.
Scriptural Reading: Jeremiah 29:4-14
THERE IS HOPE FOR THE FUTURE
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. Jeremiah 29:11
No matter what the prognosticators claim, no one can accurately predict all that is going to happen in the future. Our best forecasts are just educated guesses. Change is not only increasing in speed and intensity, but also in unpredictability.
The Bible suggests three timeless principles for facing an uncertain future:
Set goals according to God's direction - It's not wise to make plans without first consulting God. He's the only one who does know the future - and he's eager to guide you through it. The Bible says, “We may make our plans, but God has the last word.” In other words, planning without praying is presumption. Start by praying, "God, what do you want me to do to fulfill your purpose for my life?"
Live one day at a time - While you can plan for tomorrow, you can't live it until it arrives. Most people spend so much time regretting the past and worrying about the future, they have no time to enjoy today! Decide to make the most of each moment today. Jesus said, “Don't be anxious about tomorrow - God will take care of your tomorrows. Live one day at a time.
Don't procrastinate - Do it now! - Don't postpone to tomorrow what you must do today, for you don't know what tomorrow bring Procrastinating is a subtle trap. It wastes today by postponing things until tomorrow. You promise yourself that you'll do it these days.” But one of these days” is usually “none of these Start working on what you have planned to do, now!
Prayer:Ask the Lord to reveal to you what He wants you to accomplish today and give you wisdom and strength to do them.
Scriptural Reading: Jeremiah 29:4-14
