When the Israelites were taken into exile in Babylon, Jeremiah sent a letter to them giving them the word of the Lord. He told them to increase in number by marrying and having children and to increase in business. Also he told them to seek the peace and prosperity of the city where they were captives. 'Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers you too will prosper' Jer 29:7 We are praying for the prosperity of our customers so that they will need more printing work. About 35 printing businesses a month are closing down in the UK. We need to provide for our own family, pay our employees wages, and have money to give to God's work.
God also promised deliverance from captivity after seventy years. That gave them something to work towards. He said 'I know the plans I have for you. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future' Jer 29:11.
Hang in there! Don't give up hope! Keep trusting! God has good plans for you. The time of captivity will bring you increase as you look to Him. Deliverance WILL come in His time.
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