Jeremiah 29:11 (New International Version)
11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
I'm reading through Jeremiah this month and happened to be meditating on this verse this morning. We've heard this verse many times before and we all know it. But how fervently do we really believe it? God doesn't have "dreams" for us to experience joy. He has PLANS. God doesn't have "goals" for us to live fulfilled lives. He has PLANS. God doesn't have "hopes" that our lives will turn out well. He has PLANS. God is not some cosmic well-wisher, His word promises a plan for each of us, individually, with only our best interests in mind. So let us not lose heart when difficulty comes. He knows what's best for us. And faithful submission to Him and His call for our lives will only bring us more joy along the journey.
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nice word there Pitts! This in encouraging to me, as I'm trusting God in my relationship with Leslie and in ministry. It's his PLAN I need wait on, not my hope.
Also, as he has plans, he's not flying blind. We are though.
Yeah Andrew! Way to bring an awesome post! That's exactly what I needed to hear. I have never seen it in that way before...God doesn't have hopes, dreams, or wishes--He only has PLANS. So cool. Thanks for the encouragement!
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