Four of us toured the Haven of Rest rescue mission in Akron last evening. It was a great time of fellowship, and it was an amazing time of seeing God work. RCC supports the Haven of Rest both financially and physically - a few of us give up one Saturday morning every month to help serve meals.
There were scripture verses displayed prominently throughout each facility, and each verse seemed chosen to convey hope to a person who desperately needs hope - for the people helped by the Haven of Rest are often at the very end of their rope. One verse struck me:
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV)
As I considered that verse, I pondered what it would mean to a homeless man, or to a single mother who had desperately sought shelter at the Haven for her small children. I wondered how many people had fled the addictions that so tore them apart, and found hope in the walls of the Haven of Rest - found hope in the promise of that verse.
Leaving the Haven of Rest we travelled to the hospital to visit with one of our membership who has been stricken with health problems. As we talked with her, the same verse came to my mind. Looking at her lying there I could not help but rejoice in the fact that God has great plans for her.
Whatever state you find yourself in today, know that God loves you, and has amazing plans for your life. Plans of hope... plans for a future with Him.
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