In 1st Peter 1:3, Peter encourages the early church with some powerful words, "Thank our loving God and Father of Jesus Christ, for being so merciful; making it possible for us to be born again to a LIVING hope (a real hope). He gives us that hope through the fact that his son was raised from the dead, which is what we want too. He's promised us a place that will never fade away, never need updated or remodeled, never become obsolete. And the best thing is that it is reserved for us, and protected by the creator of the universe himself."
This (parapharsed version) is a statement from Peter that helps me stay focused. No matter what I go through I can remember that Jesus has prepared a better place for me and I don't have to worry about getting it or not.
Tell me if you think this verse is helpful to you. You don't have to read my paraphrase, the original is really much better. Sometimes putting it in my own words makes it stay in my head better. Let me know a verse in the bible that gives you encouragement.
