PROMISE #11 - JANUARY 11
Promise #11:
My plan for your future is filled with hope.
Jeremiah 29:11 (WEB)
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh,
thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.
When you think of your own future, how do you feel? Are you excited to think of what is ahead, or does the thought of the future cause you to be anxious? With an uncertain economy, wars and rumors of wars, etc., it is easy to feel anxious and uncertain about what lies ahead. Yet, in today's promise, God says your future is filled with hope.
My favorite Bible translation of this verse comes from the NIV Bible... 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. (NIV)
I find it very reassuring to know that God has a plan for my future filled with hope. I don't have to dread what's coming because my Heavenly Dad already has a plan for me. And, of course, we know that the ultimate hope is living in the light of God's love forever!
May the reality of today's promise fill you with peace. May you know that while the future may be uncertain to you, it is not to God. He has a father's heart toward you and is determined to fill your future with hope. Does this mean that there will be no bumps in the road? Certainly not.
But we do know that all things will ultimately work together for our good, as Paul declared in Romans 8:28... We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. (WEB)
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Responsive Prayer:
Father, thank you for filling my future with an eternal hope that will last forever. There is nothing I need to fear in this present moment that won’t be eclipsed by an eternity of love and safety in your embrace. Please help me fix my eyes on the eternal realms of your goodness today so I do not get overwhelmed by the uncertainties of the broken world around me. I know your plans for me are filled with hope and a bright future, so I choose to rest in this promise today.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
My plan for your future is filled with hope.
Jeremiah 29:11 (WEB)
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh,
thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.
When you think of your own future, how do you feel? Are you excited to think of what is ahead, or does the thought of the future cause you to be anxious? With an uncertain economy, wars and rumors of wars, etc., it is easy to feel anxious and uncertain about what lies ahead. Yet, in today's promise, God says your future is filled with hope.
My favorite Bible translation of this verse comes from the NIV Bible... 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. (NIV)
I find it very reassuring to know that God has a plan for my future filled with hope. I don't have to dread what's coming because my Heavenly Dad already has a plan for me. And, of course, we know that the ultimate hope is living in the light of God's love forever!
May the reality of today's promise fill you with peace. May you know that while the future may be uncertain to you, it is not to God. He has a father's heart toward you and is determined to fill your future with hope. Does this mean that there will be no bumps in the road? Certainly not.
But we do know that all things will ultimately work together for our good, as Paul declared in Romans 8:28... We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. (WEB)
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Responsive Prayer:
Father, thank you for filling my future with an eternal hope that will last forever. There is nothing I need to fear in this present moment that won’t be eclipsed by an eternity of love and safety in your embrace. Please help me fix my eyes on the eternal realms of your goodness today so I do not get overwhelmed by the uncertainties of the broken world around me. I know your plans for me are filled with hope and a bright future, so I choose to rest in this promise today.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.