“We think hope is some nebulous feeling but it is a person. We are supposed to be people of hope.”
Amy Smith
WHO IS AMY SMITH?
Amy Smith is senior editor for features at the National Catholic Register. As a wordsmith, she enjoys helping writers craft compelling stories for online and print that will edify readers, while writing on topics ranging from Jane Austen and Mother Mary to saints. Her book, The Plans God Has for You: Hopeful Lessons for Young Women (Emmaus Road Publishing), is based on her favorite Scripture, Jeremiah 29:11.
In this episode, Pamela talks to Amy Smith about Jeremiah 29:11 and the plans God has for our life. She explains: i.What are the plans God has for us? ii. How do we know what these plans are? iii. How do we get over the old and start anew trusting God despite the past failures?
What are God’s plan for my life?
I came across the book Amy wrote, THE PLANS GOD HAS FOR YOU. It’s based on the verse Jeremiah 29:11, “For surely 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.” With the new year looming, I wanted to focus on relying on God for the decisions we make. The big ones, the small ones.
The big areas that Amy talks about are
-Gratitude for what’s already happening in our life
-Journaling since we forget in the midst of our circumstances the good things
-Finding peace in the decisions we make
-Fully Trusting God when we make the decisions after discernment
I love how she breaks down with examples how she made her own decision and how God guided her to make hers. She says we need to be hopeful and trusting God with that hope. She also echoed what some other guests have talked about during the process of discernment and having peace while making decisions. It’s amazing how the Holy Spirit inspires us with the similar message.
Merry Christmas and Happy 2025
It’s our last episode for the year. 113 episodes so far. I’m so happy. We have come for far. Our guests have been so kind and full of wisdom. I thank all of our listeners, subscribers and readers. It’s been so wonderful to hear from you. I hope you have a blessed Christmas season and a fabulous 2025! May God bless your decisions as you rely on Him for direction.
Feliz Natal! 🎄
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