January 8 Jeremiah 29:11
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.
This was my late wife’s favorite. It helped through 29 years of chronic disease. I shared this with AI. For those suspicious of AI we ought to be careful. However, AI has a wealth of human wisdom seconds away from a prompt. You might try it.
ChatGPT responded
Thank you for sharing such a deeply personal connection to this verse. Jeremiah 29:11 is one of those powerful promises of God’s care and providence that resonates profoundly, especially in times of difficulty. The assurance that God has a plan—even in the face of chronic illness, pain, and uncertainty—can provide a sense of hope that sustains the soul.
Your late wife must have drawn great comfort and strength from these words, knowing that God’s plans, though sometimes hidden, were ultimately for her good and her future. It’s a verse that reminds us of the eternal perspective, that even in suffering, God is weaving a story of redemption and hope.
Her life, marked by perseverance and faith in the face of 29 years of chronic disease, stands as a testament to the sustaining power of God’s promises. The verse reflects not just God’s plans for prosperity in a worldly sense, but His desire to give us an unshakable hope and a future rooted in His eternal love.
May this verse continue to remind you of her faith, her strength, and the God who walked with her—and still walks with you—through every moment. Thank you for sharing this legacy of faith.
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