Jeremiah 29:11 Scripture Art {Behind the Scenes}

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}

While creating this piece of Scripture art, I thought a lot about God’s goodness and love. I meditated on the fact that He DOES have a plan for our life, and most of all He longs to be a part of our daily life. Over and over in the Old Testament, God declares things like, “If only my people would acknowledge me. If only they would turn their faces towards me. If only they would come to me…” A lot of times people use this verse as a hopeful promise, which it is — it makes a great graduation gift or gift of encouragement for someone who needs to have hope for their future. But, I do not think this promise in Scripture equates to materially prosperity. Nor does it mean we will not have troubles or trials or hardship in our life. I am currently studying Romans and would like to cross reference Romans 5:1-5:

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;  perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

I think our secure hope and prosperous future lies in our spiritual life. The biggest plan God has for each of us is to know His great love for us which is found in Jesus Christ our Lord.

My Jeremiah 29:11 Scripture Art is on sale for the month of May at 30% off any size or color.

May you walk in His plan for your life and experience His peace and joy as you follow Jesus!

Grace & Peace,

Julie