Regardless of your past, it is only in the present we can meet with God. Really getting to know God now will then secure your future.

This week, why not take time to just look around you at the wonders of God’s creation? Then thank God for all of that you see, not forgetting that you too are part of His great creation.

This week, whatever storms you are facing, simply pour out your troubles and your feelings to God. He will hear and comfort you because you are very dear to Him.

If you really want to know what God has in store for you this, why not pray this prayer, “Holy Spirit, help me to lay aside what I want to hear and open my heart to receive what you are saying today.”

This week, as we begin a new series on hope, why not think about Desmond Tutu’s famous words, “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” Perhaps you could share this with a friend in need this week. It usually works better over a cup of tea.