Prosper in the Difficulty!

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This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: “Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce.”
Jeremiah 29:4–5, NIV
Prosper in the Difficulty
Today’s Scripture was spoken to Israelites who were taken into captivity in Babylon. God was telling them, “I’m not going to return you to your homes for a long time, but you don’t have to live defeated while you’re here. You don’t have to give up on your dreams. My plans are to prosper you while you’re in these difficult times.”

We all have times when what we’re hoping for is not happening as fast as we would like. We’re believing for a breakthrough, to meet the right person, to see our family restored, but it’s been a long time. It’s tempting to get sour and lose our passion. But while you’re waiting, instead of dragging through the day, start being productive, building houses so to speak, pursuing dreams, using your gifts. The situation around you doesn’t have to change. God will prosper you despite what’s happening around you. He’s not waiting to bring you out; He’ll prosper you in the difficulty. He’ll show you His goodness and cause you to flourish while you’re not where you want to be.
A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You that Your plans for my life, plans that are full of hope and an abundant future, are not dependent upon the situations around me. Thank You that You can prosper me through every difficulty. I believe that You are the One who is taking me to my destiny. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

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