Steve Bailey
Jul 24, 2017 · 2 min read

Jeremiah 29: 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.

God has plans for each of us because He will give us hope which anchors our soul. When I think of hope I think of being on a boat on a lake, and instead of drifting aimlessly in the water you throw out an anchor. The anchor will keep you where you desire to be.

God has great plans for all His children. You may think God has forgotten you, well I tell you, when you accepted Jesus as your personal Savior and Lord, God had your name written in the palm of His Hand. No, God has not forgotten you. God loves all the people of the world. God sent His Son to die for all our sins. SALVATION cost God His very best.

Our hope and our future must be in Jesus. You see, if you will give God all your expectations, all plans, all hurts, and all failures of the past, God will work through you. We strive so much to be all God expects us to be.

The Scripture says for us to cease striving and know I am God. Why would God tell us to stop striving to please Him? God desires we rest in Him, have faith that He is working out all things for our good and His Glory.

The only way to please God is through faith. It is impossible to please God without faith. Each of us have been given a measure of faith. You have enough faith for what God has called you to do. Only God can tell you the great plans for you. This is why we must listen and obey His Word to us. You can hear God speak if you are His child.

Truly the only way to please God and have the future and hope He has for you, is to listen for His Word to you and obey His Word. Jesus loves you and wants you to enjoy and be productive in His Kingdom. Obedience to God will anchor us in Jesus.

Father thank You Jesus for Your plans for me. I will move forward in what You say to me and thank You for love, mercy, and grace. In Jesus Name