We desperately need assurance.

Assurance that there is still hope, that we can still have faith. Assurance that the future can be better than the past. And we can’t just decide what’s true – we need to hear it from someone. When something happens that threatens our assurance, there’s nothing quite like hearing the words “rest assured”. It builds trust, it inspires confidence, it brings assurance that something good will happen. It helps us believe again.

So, it’s a new year. Maybe you could use a fresh start. Maybe you would like your hope, your trust, your faith restored.

Rest assured: they can be!