Are you sure it will happen?

Question to think about: How do you see the future?

I participated in a meeting with representatives from various organizations who are willing to volunteer their services in a disaster. Turns out there are lists of possible disasters that could strike our community and county. Good to know . . . good to be prepared . . . but not good to be focused on or worried about.

Most of us have made a mental list of possible future challenges, difficulties, and disasters; however, if we are not careful the list can lead to an experience of worry, depression, and even despair before anything ever happens. Conversely, when we make a list of possible good and even great happenings we are encouraged, energized, and at peace through hope in the future. Our perspective of the future impacts our life in the present.

God messed with Zechariah's perspective of the future: Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I be sure this will happen? I’m an old man now, and my wife is also well along in years.” (Luke 1: 18, NLT)

Zechariah asked a valid question: "How can I be sure this will happen?"

The future is unknown to you and I; however, God has the whole perspective:
"For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11, NLT)

Do you see hope for your future?
Give up one thing (fast) until the New Year for more time and clarity with God . . . asking God how to see your future.
Make a list of things to hope for in your future.
Look forward to the future . . . great things will happen.

Learning with you to know great things will happen.
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)