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Aug 21
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A Prayer to Trust God with What We Leave...

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About this episode

Life is full of transitions—sending children to college, moving to new cities, changing jobs, or letting go of roles and relationships that once felt essential. These seasons can feel like loss, but as Keri Eichberger reminds us in today’s prayer, God is never surprised by what we leave behind. He promises to give us hope and a future, even when the letting go is painful.

When we shift our perspective, we see that the memories we carry are gifts that never fade, and each new season opens the door to fresh blessings, opportunities, and joy. The God who has walked with us in the past is the same God who lovingly leads us into the future.


Main Takeaways

  • Transition and change often feel like loss, but they are part of God’s greater plan.

  • Memories are gifts from God—joys that continue to bless us even after seasons end.

  • Jeremiah 29:11 assures us that God’s plans are not to harm us but to prosper us, giving us hope for the future.

  • Trusting God means believing that the joys of the past and the blessings of the future are both in His hands.

  • What we leave behind is never wasted—it makes room for new mercies and fresh joy.


Bible Verse Reference

  • Jeremiah 29:11 – “‘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.’”


Calls to Action

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  • Reflect on Jeremiah 29:11 and journal about the places where you sense God asking you to trust Him with change.

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