Happy Friday! I was thinking that in light of yesterday's post, I might continue for a few days to use verses we have unfortunately come to think of as cliches. Oftentimes verses get overused or thrown around when someone can't think of the right thing to say in a given situation. When this happens, we tend to push aside or overlook the truth behind the verses. Perhaps we can take some time to look at them again and rediscover their truths, remembering that they are God's words to us.
If you know of a verse like this that you would like me to use, please feel free to let me know!
-Becky
MIGHTY PLANS
"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." (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV)
I remember this verse being "big" when I was in college in the late '80's. It was a verse that gave us a sense of security as we prepared to enter the "real world". We wrapped our arms around it and let it envelop us like a big security blanket. It was a promise of hope in a world of uncertainty.
It still is a promise of hope. We are a people who believe that we have a purpose here on earth. We discover our passions and talents and spiritual gifts and then delve into ministry and service and relationships. We are excited and energized. And then life throws us a curve... the loss of a job, the loss of a home, an illness, a death, troubled relationships, a dream that is shattered or put off... and we lose hope.
This verse restores that hope. It reminds us that God's plans for us cannot be thwarted by any of life's curves. It reminds us that He loves us so much that He does indeed have a plan for us; He's not just leaving us out to hang. He wants us to have hope! His plans for us include greatness and a future. How awesome is that?
This verse is God's cheer whispered in our ear: Don't lose hope! I have amazing things planned for you...
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