*116 - plans to prosper

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. - Jeremiah 29:11

Perhaps one of the most frequently repeated Bible verses, but certainly not stale.

I believe God has a plan for all His children. We might not understand everything that happens in our lives, why such and such occurred, why this or that didn't work out the way we wanted. But no matter what happens, it is for our good, whether we realise it or not.

If I pray and pray to get into RJC but end up in poly, for example, it may seem as though God just abandoned me but no, He put me there for a reason - it could be anything - to realise my potential, to discover my passion, to touch someone's life ...

If a relationship didn't work out, it may seem like the end of the world, it may seem as though God just wrenched away everything you had from you. It's okay and natural to cry, but learn to give thanks and put your faith in Him instead, because He knows that there is someone else out there who will make you happy again and He will bring the two you together in His love.

He just wants the best for us, because He loves us.


So maybe this is really direct but ... I've had friends who turned from happy to depressed and masochistic - cutting, starving, suicide attempts, turning to vices like smoking. I don't want to see that happen to another friend, but I just don't know what to say or do anymore.

Please don't be selfish, you aren't the only one who's upset, you know? All of us are, because we're so worried about you.

I wonder if you'll ever see this.