Hope is what helps a child believe tomorrow can be good, even on a hard day. Here are four Bible verses about hope for kids, straight from the World English Bible, with a simple talk-about-it question after each one so your family can talk about God's promises together.
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1. A future full of hope
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you," says Yahweh, "thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)
Talk about it: What is one good thing you hope for in your future?
2. Overflowing with hope
"Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit." (Romans 15:13)
Talk about it: What fills you with joy when you think about God?
3. Choosing hope when you feel down
"Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him, the saving help of my countenance, and my God." (Psalm 42:11)
Talk about it: What can you say to yourself to choose hope when you feel sad?
4. New mercies every morning
"It is because of Yahweh's loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassion doesn't fail. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:22-23)
Talk about it: What is one fresh, new thing you're grateful for this morning?
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