This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: 5 “Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce…Jeremiah 29:4-14
Do you believe that God wants good things for you and has a future planned for you?
You might say, “It’s too late for me! I’ve made too many mistakes. I’ve hurt too many people. I’ve destroyed my life.” Well, you might feel this way, but it is not the end of your story.
Listen to this promise in Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you…plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” [Jeremiah 29:11, NIV]
God has good things for you—prosperity in life…a full and rich life! His desire is not to harm you, but to offer you hope!
How do you find this? The second half of the verse beautifully explains how this is possible
“Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the Lord…” [Jeremiah 29:12-14a, NIV]
Are these words for you today? Call out to Him. Pray to Him—seek Him with all your heart. He will listen to you—He will hear you. He has a future and a hope for you.
You were created with a purpose. That’s the reason why you were born”
Reflections: God has something great in store for you. It will be amazing and beyond what you can imagine for yourself. He created the beautiful story of your life long before you were born, and He intends to see it through. All you have to do is have faith in God. Trust Him to work everything out for your good. I know that’s easier said than done. What helped me in the process was taking it one day at a time and remembering to keep breathing because if I’m still breathing then God is still working.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for having great plans in store for me. Bless me to overcome the difficulties I’m facing. Help me to trust You and know my purpose. Guide me each day of my life and increase my faith. Lord, I thank you for working everything out for me. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
