EMBRACING GOD'S PROMISES, EVEN IN HARD TIMES.

DAILY SPRING DEVOTIONAL.

Sunday, March 2nd, 2025.

FOUNDATION SCRIPTURE:

? Jeremiah 29:11 ?

"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."

HOLY SPIRIT, HAVE YOUR WAY.

TOPIC: EMBRACING GOD'S PROMISES, EVEN IN HARD TIMES.

It's so humbling for me, whenever I remember these words weren't spoken to people in comfortable circumstances but to exiles in Babylon, far from home, living under foreign rule, wondering if God had abandoned them. JUST LIKE SOME OF US ARE WONDERING TODAY.

The message was and is revolutionary: even in exile, God hadn't forgotten His people. Even in displacement, divine purpose remained. GOD KNEW WHERE THEY WERE. Even in waiting, hope persisted. Misbehave all you want….but REMEMBER…GOD IS ALWAYS WATCHING AND KNOWS EVERYTHING.

God is so intentional about our lives. He doesn't improvise our lives; He architects them with precision and foresight.

Notice the personal nature of this promise: "the plans I have for YOU." The Creator of the universe doesn't merely orchestrate grand cosmic movements; He designs individual human lives with specific intention and purpose. Your life isn't random; it's God's own.

In the midst of life's uncertainties and challenges, it's comforting to know that God has a plan for each one of us. Jeremiah 29:11 is a powerful reminder of God's unwavering love and His divine purpose for our lives. This verse assures us that God's thoughts towards us are filled with peace, not harm. His plans are designed to give us hope and a promising future.

As we navigate through our daily lives, we may encounter situations that seem confusing or discouraging. It's in these moments that we must hold on to the promise of Jeremiah 29:11. Trusting in God's plan requires faith and patience, knowing that He sees the bigger picture and has orchestrated every detail for our good.

1. TRUST IN GOD'S PLAN:

No matter what you are facing today, remind yourself that God is in control. He has a perfect plan for your life, even when things don't make sense, He is definitely taking you to somewhere glorious.

2. SEEK GOD'S GUIDANCE:

Spend time in prayer and ask the Holy Spirit to lead you. Trust that He will direct your steps and provide the wisdom you need.

3. EMBRACE HOPE : Hold on to the hope that God offers. His plans are to prosper you and give you a future filled with His blessings.

The promised "prosperity" extends beyond material wealth to encompass holistic well-being, SHALOM IN ITS FULLEST SENSE. God's design includes your spiritual, emotional, relational, and physical flourishing.

Most striking is the contrast: "not to harm you." They ARE IN EXILE ALREADY because of their stubbornness and wickedness towards God…. The exiles feared more punishment and abandonment, but God revealed that even their painful present circumstance served a redemptive purpose.

STOP RUNNING FROM GOD, RUN TO HIM. What feels like DIVINE REJECTION is actually DIVINE REDIRECTION.

Today, whatever exile you're experiencing, whether a career setback, health challenge, relational disaster, or spiritual drought, remember that God hasn't abandoned His blueprint for your life. The Master Architect remains at work, using even difficult seasons as essential components of His perfect design.

The promise isn't that every DAY WILL BE PLEASANT, BUT THAT EVERY DAY HAS A PURPOSE. Not that every moment brings happiness, but that the overall happenings, leads toward hope. Not that paths will be straight, but that destinations are secure…..BUT GOD IS IN IT.

Do have an awesomely blessed day!

MEDITATION SCRIPTURE.

Romans 8:28

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."

ALTAR CALL: COME TO CHRIST TODAY!!!

Are you tired and seeking hope? Jesus Christ is calling you. YOU CANNOT MAKE IT WITHOUT HIM. Open your heart to CHRIST today. Experience His love, forgiveness, and receive a new life in Him. I TOOK THIS STEP ALSO. TODAY IT'S YOUR TURN. Take the step of faith. He is waiting for you. John 3:16:

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

PRAY NOW ??

Heavenly Father, I come to You in need of Your grace. I repent of my sins and ask for Your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus died for me and rose again. Come into my heart, LORD Jesus Christ, and be my LORD and Savior. Amen. ( Acts 16:31)

*Take any song of worship or praise as you are led and glorify God.*

GENERAL PRAYER SHOTS.

1) Prayer of repentance and forgiveness

"People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy." Proverbs 28:13.

Confess your sins and shortcomings. Ask God for forgiveness.

2) Father, when my circumstances make me question Your goodness, help me remember that You know the plans You have for me, in Jesus Christ's Name.

3) Owner of my life, open my eyes to see how You're working even in difficult seasons. Help me trust Your blueprint even when the finished building is not in sight. Thank You that You're not finished with me yet, and that You've designed both my present and my future with loving intention, in Jesus Christ's Mighty Name. Amen.

*Seal the answers to your

prayers with The Blood of Christ and The Fire of God.

*Give God thanks.*

DECLARATION: GOD HAS A PREPARED FUTURE FOR ME.

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