what about your future

Let's close out the week with some thoughts that might get the weekend going in a little different direction. It might be a little research or reflective, but I think this will be very helpful. It has been for me.

Proverbs 23:18 NASB

Certainly there is a future, And your hope will not be cut off.

That is good, but I share another verse that we often hear. It is a promise from God. Claim it. Think hard about it.

Jeremiah 29:11 NASB

For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

Now for the research.

What are some of your dreams or desire for your future and your family’s future?

What are you doing to get you to what you desire for your future?

Hard questions. Takes some reflection as well as honesty. God has a plan as well.

If we care about what God wants and want to follow where He leads, our dreams will be from Him and even about Him. How are you going to pursue God to know and have those dreams?

Those are good questions. They are hard too.

Hope that gets you thinking on this Friday.

Have a great weekend, and may God give you lots to think about as we remember that He is good and His plan for us is incredible!

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