We are grateful for your faith and the prayer you've shared. It's wonderful to see your trust in God's promises and your desire to align with His will. Let's dive deeper into the Scripture and enhance our understanding and prayers together.
Firstly, we need to clarify that the promise mentioned in Jeremiah 29:11 was specifically for the Israelites during their captivity in Babylon. However, the principle behind it—that God has a plan and a purpose for His people—still applies to us today as believers in Jesus Christ.
Let's look at the verse in its context:
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 WEB
While God promises a hope and a future, it's essential to understand that His definition of prosperity might differ from the world's view. True prosperity is knowing God and living according to His will, being saved through faith in Jesus Christ.
Do not worry then, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'With what will we be clothed?' For the Gentiles seek after all these things, for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:31-33 WEB
Let's also address something that is missing in your prayer. We do not read the name of Jesus or any other name by which we are saved. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. The scripture says:
In whom we have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him. Ephesians 3:12 WEB
Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved! Acts 4:12 WEB
Therefore, we encourage you to pray in the name of Jesus, as it is the only way to approach God and be saved.
Now, let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, thanking You for Your good plans for our lives. We trust in Your intentions and Your timing. Please guide us and give us wisdom to walk in Your will. Help us to seek first Your Kingdom and Your righteousness, knowing that You will provide everything we need.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Be encouraged, continue to trust in God's plans and timing. Seek Him first, and live according to His will.