New Hope Baptist Church of Franklin Ga.

06/13/2026

Words of Encouragement
In spite of downfalls, setbacks, calamity and even tragedy... God is still ABLE to give us the VICTORY!!! As a matter of fact, while we are wondering around trying to figure things out, God has already worked it out. The question we have to ask ourselves is,will we walk in peace and joy while we are waiting on the blessings to manifest. Let’s strive to have this mindset each day... Less stressing and more resting... Resting on God's promises!!!

Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; He will neither fail you nor abandon you. Deuteronomy 31:8

06/06/2026

Words of Encouragement
Accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior does not exempt us from problems and struggles. But, it does equip us with the Power we need to overcome. Accepting Jesus gives us access to the Holy Spirit who is our Comforter, our Advocate, our Helper, our Counselor, our Teacher, our Strengthener, our Intercessor. The Holy Spirit is always ready and willing to assist us... all we have to do is ask.

“But the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will cause you to recall (will remind you of, bring to your remembrance) everything I have told you.” John‬ ‭14:26‬

06/02/2026

Words of Encouragement
God always gives us the grace to endure whatever season of life we are in. Instead of complaining and stressing, see things from the lesson and blessing perspective. Embrace God's grace and know that He is equipping you to handle what is before you and strengthening you while you are in it. Rejoice in The Lord ALWAYS and Trust in HIS plans!!! God is always at work on our behalf... always working in us and through us… always working things together for our good.

Each time he said, "My grace is ALL you need. My power works BEST in weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 2 Corinthians 12:9

05/06/2026

Words of Encouragement
God is able to take the broken pieces and turn them into something beautiful when we surrender it all to Him. Refuse to waste time dwelling on what's broken, who broke it or the situation that happened to cause it to be broken. Focus on The Restorer… The Rebuilder… The Repairer of the breach and how He is making ALL things work together for GOOD.

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. Psalm 34:18

You have changed my sadness into a joyful dance; you have taken away my sorrow and surrounded me with joy. Psalm 30:11

05/01/2026

We hope to see you there.

04/27/2026

Words of Encouragement
On the surface, some situations can look like a disaster and they could actually end up being disastrous if we allow our focus to get stuck on the negative aspects of the situation. But, when we trust God with all our heart and lean not to our own limited understanding, though it may look like a disaster, we trust that God can and God will bring something good from it. As long as we live in this world things will never be perfect, but we can trust that God is working in the things which concern us and He will strengthen our faith in the process.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs‬ ‭3:5-6‬

04/22/2026

Words of Encouragement
Get into God’s presence and rest in Him! No more stressing... No more worrying… No more walking in fear. God will relieve us of EVERYTHING that burdens us when we cast ALL of our cares on Him. We can trust Him to fill us with peace even when things around us are chaotic. God is our place of safety, our protector, our refuge, our very present help in times of trouble. God cares for us and He is concerned about the things that concern us. Have faith that He is always at work and will cause things to work together for our good.

Casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully]. 1 Peter 5:7

04/05/2026

03/24/2026

Words of Encouragement
We may not be able to control the things that are going on around us, but we can control how we respond to the them. We can remain calm in the midst of the chaos... maintain our peace in the midst of panic... refuse to let fear overwhelm us... and let our trust in God empower us to stand firm in faith... by tapping into the spiritual ability within us to rise above natural circumstances. Power lies in how we choose to respond. We will either be overcome by the situation or we will OVERCOME the situation by our faith and trust in God.

Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. Proverbs‬ ‭3:5‬

03/17/2026

Words of Encouragement
The enemy likes to get us to focus on the negative and to always view our lives from the negative experiences. But, we have to be mindful of what we meditate on and refuse to get caught up focusing on the negative. Focus on what we know to be God's track record of GOODNESS to us and His love for us. Always reminding ourselves of the many blessings God has bestowed upon us and how God has sustained us through EVERY difficult and EVERY uncertain situation. God has provided for us time and time again and the more we focus on God and the good, the more we will see how the good definitely outweighs the bad.

Yet hope returns when I remember this one thing: The Lord 's unfailing love and mercy still continue, Lamentations‬ ‭3:21-22‬

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5