On the Mind of God

"On the Mind of God"

"For I know the thoughts that think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11)

I read this verse during my Bible reading yesterday morning. It's a familiar verse, but I needed it yesterday. You may need it today. It reminds us that we are on God's mind; He actually thinks about us! We don't always feel as though God thinks of us, but He does. Jeremiah recorded God's words for us so we could know that He thinks of us.

I'm glad God had Jeremiah give us these words. At one time or another all of us need the reminder that God has each of us on His mind. Life isn't always easy. Sometimes it's just hard. Knowing that God thinks of us in ways that bring blessing to our lives puts life in perspective. Those thoughts help us every day and especially on the hard days. Even in the worst of times, when pressure comes from every side, God is thinking about us!

When we're in turmoil, Gods' thoughts toward us are thoughts of peace.
When we sense the plague of failure, Gods' thoughts of us are filled with hope. When our past haunts us, God reminds us that He's already thought of our future. Our good and gracious God strengthens us with this one-sentence well of encouragement.

The world around us offers its own enticements and attractions. Without a clear understanding of Gods' thoughts for us, those things of the world will draw us away from the hope and future God has for us. As we fight for freedom, we can't afford to lose sight of His thoughts for us and His plans for us.

When we know how God thinks of us we face each day with hope. We live those days in peace. We finish the day anticipating God's future for us. Don't forget that you-every day-are on Gods' mind.

"For I know the thoughts that think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11) - Pastor John Strain is the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Toms River http://www.fbctomsriver.com/

God's WORD for YOU: 2 Kings 10-12; John 1:29-51

In truth, people can generally make time for what they choose to do; it is not really the time but the will that is lacking. John Lubbock