Bishop Kenneth Ulmer - August 23, 2026

Main message: God knows the plans he has for you (Jeremiah 29:11) — even when you feel stranded or exhausted, he has already envisioned your future and will tug you back toward hope and worship. Keep rowing through the storms; God is at the other end of the rope.

Key points:

• Jeremiah 29:11 is the foundation: God thinks thoughts of peace and intends an expected end for you.
• Life is likened to a handwoven tapestry: God weaves the good and bad into a masterpiece.
• Image of a rowboat: you may only see where you’ve been, but you must keep rowing toward where God is taking you.
• Rope of hope: your boat is connected to God — when you drift, he tugs you back and restores direction.
• Persevere in faith and worship — worship is the destination and response when God pulls you through storms.
• Practical charge: say goodbye to past things that hold you, keep rowing, and trust God’s future and hope.

Scriptures mentioned: Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 29:12