The hurtful words of a friend, moments of embarrassment, loss, and hurt. And it makes sense, right? It’s our brain’s way of helping us avoid danger and not repeat the pain.

But what if you could bring the heavy burdens—all the hurt of your past and release it? Jesus said this to His friends long ago, and He’s saying it to you today:

Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

God won’t erase your past or magically take away all pain, but because He loves you, He wants to carry it for you and give you true rest.

Always remember, there is hope with God. I’m Andrew Palau.

Scripture Reference: Matthew 11:28-29

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Asking about everything.

But do you know, there is a being who knows all things? He knows the tiniest hair on your head. He knows the galaxies beyond where even our telescopes can see.

The mind of God holds the answers to everything. Not just information, but wisdom, insight, relationship, love.

The God of the Bible is a real person. He’s a creator, a spirit, a father, and a friend.

You can talk to Him right now, wherever you are listening to my voice.

Just say, God, I want to know You. Help me understand who You are.

When you encounter the living God who loves you, your life will be changed.

Always remember, there is hope with God.

"The very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows." Luke 12:7

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Maybe you have close friends or family who help you out when bad times come. Or maybe you’re doing your best to just cope with life’s struggles on your own.

Whatever the case may be, when troubles come, you can turn with confidence to God. He is the One with the power, and the desire, and the commitment to really help you. Whether you know Him or not, He’s already made you a promise—He’s just waiting for you to say yes.

Here’s what God’s book of truth says about His promise:

So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us.

This is a promise for you today. Come to God and find refuge.

Always remember, there is hope with God.

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 6:18

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It can be so jarring to be hurt or tricked by someone you love—someone you once trusted. And it can cause your trust in people to be deeply shaken.

But there’s someone who will never lie to you, never betray you, never let you down.

And it’s God.

God’s ancient book of wisdom says this:

God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and then failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?

No human could ever make those claims. But God, all-powerful and unchanging, is able to commit fully. And, you may not know it, but He is fully committed to you!

He loves you already, and He knows you since the world began. His arms are open, ready and waiting for you to come to know Him.

Always remember, there is hope with God.

Scripture Reference: Numbers 23:19

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There are so many things happening around the world that are so troubling. War, suffering, division, environmental disasters that are beyond our control.

The other day, when we were in Albania, the earth shook under us as we experienced an earthquake. We were all fine; there was no damage.

But it reminded me of the verse in Psalm 46. “God is our refuge and strength. An ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.”

You can have this in your relationship with God. The end of this beautiful psalm says: “Be still, know that I am God.”

Always remember, there is hope with God. This is Wendy Palau.

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Maybe you feel like you’re in a rut, unable to move forward. Well, God is offering you a way forward — through a relationship with Him.

Long ago, a follower of Jesus named Paul wrote this in a letter to the people of Corinth:

…anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!

You can be made new today! If you confess your sins and wrongdoings to God and ask Him to make you new, you can have friendship with Him starting now. Not only that, but you can live forever with Him in Heaven.

Do you want to accept His invitation and have a fresh start at life? Pray with me now.

God, I need your help to get unstuck. Please forgive me for all the wrongs of my past. I don’t want to live that way anymore. I’m putting my life in Your hands.

Always remember, there is hope with God. I’m Andrew Palau.

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 5:17

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Do you want to know God? What God is like? Look at Jesus.

In the four gospels in the New Testament, we can read the story of Jesus’ life. As Jesus walks through the world and interacts with people, we get a picture of what God is like.

In Matthew 3, John the Baptist tells us that Jesus is the One who will baptize with the Holy Spirit and with fire. Fire represents refinement; burning away what is useless or impure. Jesus came to do this in the world and in us.

And the first step in this refinement is submission. Just say: God, have your way in my life.

Allow God to burn away what shouldn’t be there.

Always remember there is hope with God.

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How do you celebrate? Is it with singing and dancing, and joy, as people come together to celebrate a person or a whole group of people? It can be so much fun to celebrate others, and to do so alongside a group of friends or family. That’s what life’s all about.

But a celebration on Earth is only just a glimpse of what Heaven will look like one day. Imagine! And God has made a way for us to celebrate eternally in Heaven—with Him! And you’re invited!

Doesn’t that sound amazing? God made a way for you to be with Him forever when He sent His Son, Jesus, as a sacrifice for the sins of all humanity. Will you invite Him in—to come into your heart, to be Lord of your life, to forgive you from all of your wrongs, and to give you a new life?

Come near to God, and He will welcome you with open arms.

Always remember, there is hope with God. I’m Andrew Palau.

"In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away!" Luke 15:7

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