I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

Jeremiah 29: 11-13


I know that everyone goes through hills and valleys...sometimes it just hard to remember that it happens to everyone & it's normal.

I have been stuck in a valley.

Big stuck ~ Big Valley!

Between everyday life, kids, husband, struggling with finances, & working full time, I was feeling defeated.  The straw that broke the camels back… I was in a car accident and totaled my mini van. To say I was devastated is an understatement. Yes…  I thank God that no one was hurt. But I was stuck in mourning for our family car. That mini van was tied to my independence. Without it I am totally dependent on others.  Plus I don’t share well with others. I want my own car!

One day last week I was having an especially hard time. Every morning I read a daily devotional on line. The scripture of the day was Jeremiah 29: 11-13. I thought… wow that hits home this morning. That evening I was surfing through some blogs, guess what… there it was again. Jeremiah 29: 11-13.

I called Husband over.

(I was bawling.)

He loves it when I do the ugly cry….

Me: Look, this scripture came across my laptop/crack berry screen twice today. Do you think it’s a coincidence?

Husband: Well DUH… no! Ain't he precious I think God is telling you something.

Ok so I will try & listen. I then get a 5x7 card and write Jeremiah 29: 11-13 and put it in my pocket. I’ve had it with me since.

The very next day Angie (the better half of this Web/Blog Adventure) came to my house with roses and a card for me. She rocks like that! That is so Angie to bring me pink baby roses and a card when I’m struggling. I love her! I open the card and guess what scripture she has hand written on the card. Yep… Jeremiah 29: 11-13!  

Me: looking up… OK God I get it!!!!!!!  You are my hope and my Future. You will take care of me.

Sometimes I just need a reminder that he is in control…. NOT me!

Thank You Lord!