Important to remember

[rachaeldoss]

Jeremiah 29:11
New 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.

Comments

[gifted]

So I realise you posted this a while ago. 8D

My mum spoke this verse to me many years ago when my family situation changed drastically, outside of my control, and I wondered how anything could be 'right' for us according to his plan, how we could possibly prosper, since it went so awry.

I felt like god gave us a plan, and we broke it.

He had though. We were blessed, in our new, albeit less than ideal, configuration. My kids are some of the brightest and happiest I've ever known -- sad as it sounds, even without their father. That was his choice, and so be it. But the lord fills in the places where people fail one another, and he makes it ok.

Anyway, you shared something personal with me. I saw this and thought to give back.

[rachaeldoss]

Thank you so much! It's kind of you to share, and as much as I hate this for other people, I appreciate knowing that it does seem to turn out ok.

I've been dealing with this situation for right at 2 years now, so even though I posted this awhile back, it's not like I put it up during an easy time.