Jeremiah 29:11-14
For I know well the plans I have in mind for you—oracle of the LORD—plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope. When you call me, and come and pray to me, I will listen to you.
When you look for me, you will find me. Yes, when you seek me with all your heart, I will let you find me—oracle of the LORD—and I will change your lot; I will gather you together from all the nations and all the places to which I have banished you—oracle of the LORD—and bring you back to the place from which I have exiled you.
Grace Prayed For: How Does God Call Me?
Close your eyes. Feel the cool air against your skin, the rhythm of your breath in your chest. Inhale deeply, and with that breath, let go of any worries or anxieties that may be clinging to you. Exhale slowly, releasing any tension you might be holding.
Imagine yourself standing at a crossroads, paths branching out before you in every direction. Each path holds uncertainty, a veil obscuring what lies ahead. Yet, amidst the unknown, a whisper reaches your ear. It’s a familiar voice, comforting and strong, a voice that carries the weight of countless promises kept.
The voice speaks, not in booming pronouncements but in quiet conviction: “I know the plans I have in mind for you.” It’s a feeling of warmth spreading through your chest, the soothing balm of trust dispelling any fear of the unknown. “Plans for your welfare and not for woe,” it continues, each word a brushstroke painting a picture of hope, of a future filled with light.
The whisper encourages you to take a step forward, any step, and as you do, the voice changes its tone, becoming a gentle invitation: “When you call me, come and pray to me, I will listen to you.” Feel the invitation settling in your heart, a safe haven you can always return to, no matter the path you choose.
Now, picture yourself searching, a deep longing stirring within you. You look for the source of the voice, your eyes scanning the horizon, your heart yearning for connection. The voice speaks again, a promise brimming with hope: “When you look for me, you will find me.” It’s a feeling of anticipation, the knowledge that you are not alone on this journey.
And then, a powerful assurance: “Yes, when you seek me with all your heart, I will let you find me.” Feel the weight of those words, the unconditional love they convey. It’s a promise that transcends distance and circumstance, a reminder that you are always welcome, always loved.
Finally, the voice concludes, painting a picture of restoration and renewal: “I will change your lot; I will gather you together…and bring you back to the place from which I have exiled you.” It’s a feeling of belonging, of coming home after a long journey. It’s a reminder that no matter where life’s twists and turns take you, there is always a place of peace and purpose waiting for you.
Open your eyes, carrying the warmth of the voice with you. Remember, even when the path ahead seems unclear, you are not alone. The voice is always there, waiting to be called upon, guiding you towards a future filled with hope.
Sharing
Jesus last words on Earth were to his disciples, can be found in Matthew Chap 28 when Jesus told his disciples, “Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Jesus calls all of us to share in his redemptive mission here on Earth. I would ask you to share this Scripture reflection with your family, your friends and your acquaintances, and then share it with a couple of individuals that you may may not be comfortable sharing with, keeping in mind always the words of Jesus, And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age
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