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My Kind of Hope

Put your hope in Me, because I love you... always.

HopeMy kind of hopeis very different from any other
kind. It is more than a wish or a dream. It is expecting Me
to keep My promises, because you know that I will. One of
My greatest promises is to give you a happy ending to your
story.
Yes, your storybecause your life is a story. Put your
hope in Me by trusting Me as your Savior and following Me.
I promise that your adventure will end with a happily-everafter in heaven with Me. I died on the cross so that you can
have a forever like this!
No matter how tough this day may be, you can always
have hope... because in Me, your story has an amazing ending. And knowing that will brighten even your darkest day.

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So our hope is in the Lord. He is our help,

our shield to protect us. We rejoice in him.
We trust his holy name. Lord, show your
love to us as we put our hope in you.
Psalm 33:2022

That faith and that knowledge come from our

hope for life forever. God promised that life to
us before time began, and God does not lie.
Titus 1:2

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Not One Single Thing

Nothing can separate you from My Love.

Nothing you do or say or think will ever make Me stop loving you. It just isnt possible, because youre My precious one.
My Love is a gift. You dont have to earn it. You dont have
to be perfect or even good enough. My Love is simply yours to
keep. It secures your connection to Meyour Saviorforever.
So when everything is going well and you are happy,
enjoy it. Dont worry about when the good might end or what
troubles may come later. Just smile and thank Me! When
things are tough, be brave! I will help you, I will never leave
you, and I will love you no matter what.
This world will always have troubles. But theres one
thing you never have to worry about, one thing you can
always count onMy Love for you will never end!

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Nothing above us, nothing below us, or

anything else in the whole world will ever
be able to separate us from the love of
God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:39

A thief comes to steal and kill and destroy. But

I came to give lifelife in all its fullness.
John 10:10

I have told you these things so that you can have

peace in me. In this world you will have trouble.
But be brave! I have defeated the world!
John 16:33

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My Plan

I have a perfect plan for your life.

But sometimes My plan might be different from yours.
Sometimes it will involve doing something hard or uncomfortable, such as helping someone very different from you
or being a friend to someone who is lonely. At other times
My plan for you will include troubles and problems. Thats
not because Ive stopped loving you. Its because I want you
to learn to trust Me as we face those troubles together.
When youre going through tough times, you need Me more
than ever.
When My plan for you is different from what you expected,
you can choose to be angry with Me. Or you can choose to
trust that I want only what is best for you. Hard days wont
last forever. Keep believing and hoping. Then, at just the
right time, I will lift you up. Until then, give Me all your worries,
and trust that My plan for you is goodbecause I love you.

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I know what I have planned for you, says the

Lord. I have good plans for you. I dont plan to hurt
you. I plan to give you hope and a good future.
Jeremiah 29:11

The Lords love surrounds those who trust him.

Psalm 32:10

Be joyful because you have hope. Be patient

when trouble comes. Pray at all times.
Romans 12:12

So be humble under Gods powerful hand. Then he

will lift you up when the right time comes. Give all
your worries to him, because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:67

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A Safe Place

A refuge is a safe place, a place to take shelter when

storms come your way. I am your Refuge.
Storms arent just rain, thunder, and lightning. They
arent just wind and hail or snow. They can also be worries
and doubts, unkind words, problems at school, or troubles
with parents or friends. No matter what storm youre facing,
I will be your safe place, your Refuge.
When worries and fears creep into your thoughts, dont
turn to the TV, the computer, the cell phone, or your favorite
food. Turn to Me. Think about Me and My promises to always
be with you and take care of you. When you choose to think
about Me instead of your worries, you will find your shelterin My Presence.
But it wont happen all by itself. You have to choose Me
over your worries. When you do, your worries wont seem so
worrisome anymore. There is Joy for those who take refuge
in Me!

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Control yourselves and be careful! The devil

is your enemy. And he goes around like a
roaring lion looking for someone to eat.
1 Peter 5:8

Be merciful to me, God. Be merciful to me

because I come to you for protection. I will come
to you as a bird comes for protection under its
mothers wings until the trouble has passed.
Psalm 57:1

Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the

joys of those who take refuge in him!
Psalm 34:8 nlt

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Keep Asking

I am with you and within you, doing good things in your life.
Even when youre not aware that I am with you, the Light of
My Presence keeps shining brightly on you. And this Light
has great Power! So dare to ask great things of Me. I can
do much, much more than anything you can ask or think of.
Nothing is impossible for Me.
Pray boldly, and keep praying in My name. Learn from
the widow in the Bible who wouldnt give up. She went to
the judge again and again, asking for what she needed. This
judge did not care about God or what people thought about
him. But because she kept asking, he finally gave her what
she needed. If a selfish judge will do that, how much more
will I give to My loved ones who cry to Me night and day!
You may have to wait for My answera little while or a
long while. But dont quit praying! Keep asking, and you will
receive. Keep searching, and you will find.

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With Gods power working in us, God can do much,

much more than anything we can ask or think of.
Ephesians 3:20

Once there was a judge in a town. He did not care

about God . . . [or] what people thought about him.
In that same town there was a widow who kept
coming to this judge.... But the judge did not want
to help the widow. After a long time, he thought
to himself.... This widow is bothering me. I will
see that she gets her rights, or she will bother
me until I am worn out! The Lord said, Listen to
what the bad judge said. Gods people cry to him
night and day. God will always give them what is
right, and he will not be slow to answer them.
Luke 18:28

Yes, if a person continues asking, he will receive.

If he continues searching, he will find. And if he
continues knocking, the door will open for him.
Luke 11:10

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The Prince of Peace

I am the Prince of Peace. When you choose to keep Me in

the center of your thoughts, you can live more peacefully.
My Peace helps you stay calm in tough and stressful times.
We can deal with your problems togetheryou and Iso
theres no need to worry or fear.
I know that the more difficult your troubles are, the more
you want to fix them yourself. Your thoughts wander away
from Me and to your troubles. When this happens, say My
Name. Shout it, whisper it, or just think it. Saying My Name
will help you remember that I am with you, I am in control,
and I will help.
Dont be worried by how often your mind wanders.
Keeping Me in your thoughts is a new habit that will take
time and practice. But the rewards are wonderful! The more
your thoughts stay with Me, the more Peace and Joy youll
have in your life.

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A child will be born to us. God will give a son to

us. He will be responsible for leading the people.
His name will be Wonderful Counselor, Powerful
God, Father Who Lives Forever, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6

I can do all things through Christ

because he gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13

The name of the Lord is a strong tower;

the righteous run to it and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10 nkjv

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If God is
your partner,
make your
plans BIG!
D. L. Moody

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Be strong
and courageous,
all you who
put your hope
in the Lord!
Psalm 31:24 nlt

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Listening and Loving

I want you to love Me, listen to Me, and stay close to Me.
When you are close to someone, listening and loving are
so very important. To really listen to someone shows that
you care about that person. And when someone you love is
speaking, you want to understand. So you listen carefully.
To be closer to Me, listen as I sing about you with Joy and
Love. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you receive My Love more
and more. Then a wonderful thing will happen: You will be
able to love Me even more!
This world is full of dangers, so it is wise to stay close by
My side. Listen to Melisten to My Spirit when you pray and
to My Word when you read. I will guide you through tough
times. Tell Me all your problems, remembering that I am your
Protection. Ill help you handle whatever troubles you face.
Stay close to Me.

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Love the Lord your God. Obey him. Stay close to

him. He is your life. And he will let you live many
years in the land. This is the land he promised to
give your ancestors Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
Deuteronomy 30:20

The Lord your God is with you. The mighty One will
save you. The Lord will be happy with you. You will
rest in his love. He will sing and be joyful about you.
Zephaniah 3:17

People, trust God all the time. Tell him all

your problems. God is our protection.
Psalm 62:8

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