March 19
God's Thoughts
are Peace
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.
Daily Steps
This is one of the most comforting promises in the Bible, directly confronting the anxiety and uncertainty a new believer feels about the future. It secures your peace by establishing God's unwavering attitude toward your life.
The peace found in this verse is based on three truths about God's plan:
Divine Knowledge: "I know the plans I have for you." You don't have to figure it all out, because the Creator of the universe already knows every step. This knowledge is the source of your confidence.
Divine Intention: His plans are to "prosper you and not to harm you." This does not promise a life without trouble, but it guarantees that God's ultimate intention is always good, always beneficial, and never malicious.
Divine Outcome: The final goal is to give you "hope and a future." God is working toward a positive, final destination for your life, securing your place and purpose.
When fear about the future tries to convince you that God is angry or indifferent, claim this truth: His thoughts toward you are always for peace and a good future.
Reflective Question
If you could fully believe today that God's plans are always to "prosper you and not to harm you," what specific anxiety could you finally lay down?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I praise You as the author of my future. I thank You that You know the plans You have for me. I choose to trust that Your intentions are always for peace and a good future, even when my path seems uncertain.
I surrender my anxiety and embrace the hope of the future You have prepared for me. Amen.
