Scriptural Sunday

Not my sermon scripture from today, but this verse spoke to me today. I first heard it probably twelve years ago when my home church used it as a slogan to remind people of the big plans that God had in store for them throughout a building project. I memorized it then and it has stuck with me. I realize that it was spoken thousands of years ago to a completely different people group, but I believe God plans for each of His children to be prospered, not harmed and to have both a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:11New International Version (NIV)

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.