Unsinkable Conclusion: Be Joyful

He has good plans for you.

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. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.
—Jeremiah 29:11-13

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We have reached the concluding message of the series on joy. Looking back over the past 30 days of this journey together, we have encountered the following overarching themes:

• Jesus’ Compassion — He is With You

• Jesus’ Sovereignty — He is In Control

• Jesus’ Goodness — He is For You

Joy is strength—deep, quiet, and steady in the face of difficulty; it doesn’t depend on comfort, it is rooted in Christ’s presence. True joy is something God brings to us. He gives joy not to distract us from pain but to strengthen us in it. Nehemiah said, “do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10b)

Now find joy in this final truth by saying out loud: “My future is secure because He has good plans for me.” As a believer in Jesus Christ for His promise of everlasting life, the Author of your story has written a glorious ending.

If you have not yet believed in Jesus for His life-saving promise, you will want to stick around for the next series, beginning July 4th, on faith alone in Christ alone. The 30-day series, titled “Enough,” will benefit both the unbeliever and those who have been led astray by teachers of a works-based salvation.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You that my future is not left to chance, but is meticulously planned by Your sovereign grace. I choose to rest completely in Your good plans for me. My future is forever secure in You. Amen.

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