It is easy to feel despair, doubt, and discouragement in life. Even if overall our life is good there are those hard times and issues we feel will never be resolved. The Israelites had many reasons to feel this way in their exile in Babylon. God speaks to them as recorded in Jeremiah 29:4-11. He encourages them to go on with their life, to pray for others, and to have faith that God has better things in store. Those encouragements are valid for us today. God is on His throne, He cares about you and loves you, and He has an abundant life He wants to bless you with. Keep your faith in Him strong. He will see you through!