We do not live on expectations; we live on promises.

Fear is the opposite of faith.

Take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5

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. Jeremiah 29:11

Plans by Sarah Reeves

Switchfoot – Dare You To Move

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For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways, declares the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8 & 9

2 Corinthians 1:11 – 1997

Psalms 27 – 2024

The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD. Despite all this, Job did not sin, nor did he blame God. Job 1:21 & 22

Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, and He will do it. Psalm 37:4,5

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1

When You did awesome things which we did not expect, You came down, the mountains quaked at Your presence. For from days of old they have not heard or perceived by ear, Nor has the eye seen a God besides You, Who acts in behalf of one who waits for Him. Isaiah 64:3 & 4

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Run the race. What is your finish line?

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, NIV

1. Fixing Eyes on Jesus

Hebrews 12:2 says: “Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” This passage emphasizes looking to Jesus as the example and source of strength.

2. Setting Minds on Heavenly Things

Colossians 3:2 encourages believers to “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” This refers to focusing on the eternal realities of God’s kingdom rather than the temporary distractions of the world.

This too shall pass.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 emphasizes the idea of seasons for everything in life: “To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.”

2 Corinthians 4:17-18 speaks to the temporary nature of difficulties: “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”

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For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He will glorify the lowly with salvation. Psalm 149:4