Recently my friend and I got together at this peaceful and God filled place! The kind with a quaint walking trail, endless natural beauty, and buildings that all are a reflection of Gods love. Truly a treasure I look forward to revisiting!

We made our way to the area where the chapel sits. Oh-so-tranquil. Resting in this space awhile felt just as you would imagine. A place where you can just be still.

It was easy to be wrapped up in God’s warmth and really step into a presence with Him here. A time to seek, listen, and allow some weights to be lightened.

On the walls of this quaint and inspiring little chapel the Scripture Jeremiah 29:11 was on display in framed art. Big and bold. It would not be easily overlooked to allow these words to penetrate straight to your heart.

My dear friend and I then chatted about how for some people this verse can be hard and difficult to process. How these words may even bring forth hurt and pain through them is understanding of the Truth within. Because for some, these words may sting.

So often we forget to cling to what God is really trying to say.

Different and difficult seasons can bring us to a place that can be easy to question what God is really up to. 

We often wonder about His goodness and His plan when the hurts are so heavy.

If you’ve been following along with me – you know that I walk a pain-filled, tear-stained road. I am no stranger to navigating deep waters!

And right now, our world is deeply suffering too. We as people are being thrown into what feels like a deep, dark pit of despair. We’re grieving and mourning. We’re weary, worried, and on our knees for the future.

Desperately seeking strength and comfort. Desperately needing situations to change and hope to arise.

Where is God? – many people may be wondering? Where is the hope in the future?

​What I know is this – this world is not for us. It’s just a vapor in time and God is in control. Our future does not rely on anything this world has to offer. Amen!

Trusting in God means we are WITH Him, not this world. And with God, there is hope in our future!

Trust in His plans dear friend. Simply fall into His presence and allow Truth to wash over you.