Encouragement for Living on Purpose: Living the Life That God Ordained for You a 5-Day Devotional by Crystal W. DavisSample

Purpose Day 3: There’s Still a Plan

“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, NIV)

I ask, what lies ahead for you?

What do you think God has waiting for you in the distant future?

Do you feel that ground has been lost and you can’t accomplish your dreams and desires?

Well, I’ve come to tell you that that is the furthest thing from the Father’s mind. Plans may have been locked down. Dreams may have been put on hold. And some desires may have been put on layaway, but as it’s sometimes said, “Delayed is not denied.”

In our scripture passage for today, Israel has found themselves in such a place –– a place of delay. Due to their sinful nature, the nation was exiled to a Babylonian government, where they remained for seventy years. (Jeremiah 29:10)

While there, the people felt God had forgotten about them. They felt that His promises were no longer “yes” and “amen” but “no” and “not so.”

However, during their pity party, God said, “Hold up. Wait a minute.”

My thoughts are not your thoughts, and my ways are not your ways. Your level of reasoning and understanding is far below mine. My plans for you have not changed.

In this season, there is hope, and your future is bright. The glory of the Son is shining brightly upon your path. God knew of you before He formed you in the womb. (Jeremiah 1:5) Now is the time to know Him on a deeper level.

As deep calls unto deep, take the plunge in this season. Listen attentively to the Father’s heart for the next phase of the plan. There’s a newness on the horizon waiting to be revealed to the world, and that newness will be revealed through you.

Daily Prayer

Father, it is in the Name of Jesus that I come before You.

Thank You for all You have done from my conception until now. I realize I may not always align with what you are doing, but I thank You for Your grace. Grace has kept me in your thoughts, and it has kept me on the receiving end of your mercy. Therefore, as I walk the path You have predestined for me, I strategically align myself with Your plans to reach the destiny You ordained. Amen.

Daily Affirmation

I am functioning and flowing in the plans of God.