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I love encouraging little mottos and sayings, don't you? Old Proverbs from days past. Of course, the encouraging Bible verses in Proverbs are always the best, but I also like other ones such as, "every cloud has a silver lining," or "it's always darkest before the dawn." One of my favorites is so full of hope. "I don't know what the future holds, but I know Who holds the future!" And best of all – it's the truth. I know this, in part, because of two more of my favorite and comforting Bible verses:
"For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD,
'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope."
Or, as my old paraphrase, The Living Bible
"For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord.
Plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
Jeremiah 29: 11
Along unfamiliar paths I will guide you;
I will turn the darkness into light before you
and make the rough places smooth.
These are the things I will do,
I will not forsake you.
Isaiah 42: 16
Aren't those promises of God so very encouraging! During times when I have had to "walk through the Valley of the Shadow of Death," these have been such sources of comfort to me. Knowing that, even though I did not know what was coming, God DID. AND He promised to give me a future and a hope. He promised to turn the darkness into light before us.
Yes, we will have trials and tribulations. That's in the Bible too! But even though we may go through suffering, you and I can KNOW that God is right there with us – NEVER forsaking us! We can totally and completely cling to that! I do, so very much!
And, thanks to LordSong, we can also sing it! On their album , I discovered this sweet song, I Know The Plans I Have For You
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Oh Kaye,
This is my favorite Bible verse…such a beautiful post…and thank you so much for linking it up–it means so much to me…Have a blessed Sunday.
Hugs,
Cindy
xoxo
Comforting Bible Verses for the Sandwich Generation: Jeremiah 29: 11 and Isaiah 42: 16 via SandwichINK.com http://tinyurl.com/29p9n42
The most beautiful post. And Comfort, a lovely word. We all need the comfort of the Lord.
I love quotes and proverbs too. Your post is so inspiring and the video is the best…it’s beautiful and comforting. Have a gentle day in HIm.
You’re very welcome, Cindy. Thank you 🙂
Amen, June, AMEN!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Hi Sarah, Thank you so much 🙂
Comforting Bible Verses for the Sandwich Generation: Jeremiah 29 … http://bit.ly/cTOj6L
You posted my favorite scripture Jer 29:11. There are so many times that I also looked to this scripture as a reminder that he only wants good things for me and that it may not be visible now, but he has a plan for me. Praise Jesus!
Thank You, I really enjoyed reading your post this Sunday morning~ Sherry
I love those comforting Bible verses…… beautiful post.
Sweet Blessings,
Virginia
Comforting Bible Verses for the Sandwich Generation: Jeremiah 29 …: More comforting and encouraging Bible verses… http://bit.ly/buJIWI
Oh, I can just hear my husband singing his song, titled the same “I know the plans I have for you” as I read your post. It is comforting that God has plans for us!
I love the verses that you have hear today. What a beautiful video.
Blessings,
Ginger
Hi Sherry, thank you so much 🙂 🙂 🙂
Hi Virginia, Thank you 🙂 🙂 🙂
Hi Tonya, How sweet to hear that! Thank you. 🙂
Hi Whidbey Woman, Thank you! I’m praying still for all of you! 🙂
Hi Ginger, Thank you – and thank you for another lovely Spiritual Sunday. 🙂
Hi Big Fat Mama, Thank you – and thank you for the lovely words and BIble verses of encouragement on the side of your blog – I had to tweet your site – those cowboy burping clothes are adorable as well. I have a new grandson – hooray 🙂 and have to admit, I’m eyeing them. 🙂
This post brought me great comfort tonight. Thank you, dear one.
Jeremiah 29:11 is one of my favorite scriptures too, and Isaiah 42:16 is so good too. God’s Word is so rich and powerful. I’m talking about faith this week, and sharing a story from the Women of Faith conference on Tuesday. Hope you’ll stop by for a visit. 🙂
Big Fat Mama
Amen ! I love those comforting verses , too. Great video !
Blessings,
~Myrna
Hi Myrna, Thank you 🙂 🙂 🙂
I love Isaiah 42. Thanks for sharing such inspiring words.
Hi Faye, You are very welcome 🙂
These are such wonderful encouraging scriptures. And the Smilebox video is beautiful.
Thank you for sharing.
Blessings,
Charlotte
Hi Charlotte, Thank you so much 🙂 🙂 🙂