Jeremiah 29:11-13 - For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.

The passage from Jeremiah 29:11-13 reminds us that God has plans for our lives that are for our welfare and not for evil. He desires to give us a future and a hope. When we call upon Him and seek Him with all our hearts, He promises to hear us and be found by us. This assurance should bring us comfort and confidence in knowing that God is in control and has good things in store for us.

Reflecting on this passage, it is important to remember that God's plans may not always align with our own desires or expectations. However, we can trust that His plans are ultimately for our benefit and His glory. Sometimes, we may face challenges or difficulties along the way, but we can find hope in knowing that God is with us and will guide us through every situation. It is a reminder to surrender our own plans and trust in His perfect timing and wisdom.

Dear God, thank you for the assurance that you have plans for our lives that are for our welfare and not for evil. Help us to trust in your timing and guidance, even when our own plans may not align with yours. Give us the strength to seek you wholeheartedly and to trust in your promises. May we find comfort and hope in knowing that you are always with us. In Jesus' name, Amen.