In this teaching at Faith Church in Naples, Florida, Carlie Terradez dives into the power of expectation—how the way we anticipate the future shapes our lives. Using Jeremiah 29:11, she reminds us that God has good plans for us, plans filled with hope and a promising future.

Carlie brings this idea to life with a fascinating story from a study on rats, showing how mindset can influence resilience and the ability to overcome challenges. Just like the rats in her story, our perspective—whether hopeful or doubtful—can dramatically affect the results we see in life.

Her message is clear: cultivating a hopeful, faith-filled outlook isn’t just wishful thinking—it’s a practical way to navigate life, stay strong through challenges, and embrace the promises God has for us.

Key Takeaways:

• Maintaining a positive expectation is powerful and rooted in God’s Word.
• Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us that God’s plans for us are good, meant to bring hope and a fruitful future.
• A story about wild vs. domesticated rats illustrates how mindset and expectation shape resilience and outcomes.
• Engaging actively with God’s Word cultivates a heart ready to receive and produce good results.
• Recognizing the different types of expectation—positive, negative, or misplaced—helps avoid things that can block our faith.
• Ultimately, the teaching encourages us to rise above circumstances and hold onto a confident expectation of God’s goodness.

Links referenced in this episode:

• terradez.com/events
• terradez.com
• terradez.tv
• [email protected]
• 719-600-3344