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God's Plans Will Prevail

 

Jeremiah 29:11

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.

 

Upon reading that scripture, what exactly does it say to you. Read it closely. Read it directly as it is written in the bible. Let’s break it down for a moment.

 

“I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord.” When we read this we know that it is exactly what it says. God already has a plan upon our lives. He has already went before us.

 

“Plans to prosper”- Don’t we love this part. I mean don’t we love when he blesses us with goodness! I mean come on! Any good report, anything that makes us happy is a blessing!!! We could not be more self-centered with those 3 words.

 

“and not harm you”- Wait a minute. You mean to tell me that anything bad that happens is also sent by God? In Ecclesiastes Chapter 9, we are told how EVERYTHING is in GOD’S HANDS. Yes, You read that correctly! EVERY SINGLE THING. There is nothing that does not pass through his hands first. That sin you committed, he already knew you would make that choice.  That path you took, he already knew. The diagnosis you received, yep he knew that too. The wayward child you possess, he knew that too.

 James 1:2-4 says, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have it’s full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lack in nothing.” Nothing we go through is to harm us, in fact it is for purpose.

 

“plans to give you hope and a future.” 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 tells us to rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Hope is in HIM! We can find purpose in all things when we stay focused on God’s plans for us. For our future.

 

For so long, this bible verse was used how I wanted to use it. I didn’t use it the way it is supposed to be used. Everything I have endured in life were all part of his plan, not mine. I was a selfish sinner who wanted it my way. I was quickly reminded on that January day, that I must remain obedient to God, because he is the one who plans my steps for me, and those steps are not to harm me, but prosper me. I keep my faith and hope that as stated in Romans 8:28, “And we know all things work together for good to them that love God, to them that are called according to his purpose.” ALL THINGS work together. The good and the bad. Those things I went through, choices I made, through God have been placed as thorns in my side so that I will not repeat, and that I will grow spiritually from them. You can say, “hard lessons learnt.”

 

My friends who are reading this, I love each one of you. God has plans for each of you. A calling upon your life. One to help someone in the future. Don’t stay where you are at, instead lean forward and walk steadfast towards him. He is the way, the truth and the light. You can’t go wrong living your life for God and staying obedient to him and not of the flesh. Repent and turn away from your misdeeds.

Trust in God and lean not on your own understanding. 




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