Ouachita Stories

We should remember, though, these words originate from a letter Jeremiah wrote to the Israelites in exile in Babylon. Hope would likely be hard to find among a group of people captured by their enemies and taken away into a foreign land. Jeremiah told them God still had a plan for them and that their time in Babylon should be spent in self-reflection and nurturing hope for the future. It’s a reminder for us that God is still there and still in control when we experience a frustrating day or even extreme hardship.

Like all human endeavors, the life of a student has high points and low points. There will be days when you will wonder how to make time for both your coursework and everything else in life. There may be a day when you wonder if all your hard work is paying off. But God has you here for a reason, and the high points do come – when you see the course material in a new light, when you finish a key paper, when you complete a course, when you receive a diploma. In fact, furthering your education is an expression of hope. It’s a great blessing to know we’re not alone, but that God is with us in making plans and building a future.