Double Dose of Hope

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I did not post yesterday, so today I'll share 2 quotes from my HOPE calendar:

January 6
For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11 (NASB)

January 7
Always be in a state of expectancy. and see that you leave room for God to come as He likes.

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