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A Reflection on my Favorite Scripture

4/12/2021

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Recently, the staff was asked to provide their favorite scripture. It took no time for me to determine that I would send Jeremiah 29:11, “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” (NIV). I was left reflecting how my views of that scripture have changed over the past year. A year filled with uncertainty, 
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fear, and that nagging feeling that everything was just about ready to fall apart around me. I have found much peace in knowing that God does indeed know what is going on in my life. He knew exactly what 2020 was going to look like for each of us. And you know what, we made it! God’s promise is to give us hope, he wants us to prosper, he promises not to harm us. I don’t know about you, but that brings rest to my weary soul.

I found this prayer that I thought was so wonderfully written:
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“Heavenly Father,
May we who are merely inconvenienced - remember those whose lives are at stake.
May we who have no risk factors - remember those most vulnerable.
May we who have the luxury of working from home - remember those who must choose between preserving their health or making their rent.
May we who have the flexibility to care for our children when their schools close - remember those who have no options.
May we who have to cancel our trips - remember those that have no place to go.
May we who are losing our margin money in the tumult of the economic market - remember those who have no margin at all.
May we who settle in for quarantine at home - remember those who have no home.
During this time when we cannot physically wrap our arms around each other, let us yet find ways to be the loving embrace of God to our neighbors.
We continue to pray for all those who need our prayers.
In Jesus Name we pray,
Amen”

(Author Unknown)
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In His Name,
​Carley
2 Comments
carolyn keefer
4/13/2021 04:34:40 pm

Jeremiah 29:11 is a favorite of mine as well! The prayer you shared was "spot on"! Thanks so much for sharing and all you do for our church family! You are a blessing to us all!

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Marcy Clutter
4/14/2021 09:28:08 am

Thanks for the very relevant prayer!

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