God Has A Plan

October 22, 2025

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Jeremiah 29:11

It is essential that we set goals for our lives and do all that we can to try to achieve those goals. Some of the goals that we set are simple goals, and others are more complex. Some goals are attainable in a few days, and others over a few years. There are even times when we set deadlines for our goals, and at times when we reach those deadlines, and other times we miss them all together. When we miss a goal or a deadline, we can become frustrated and get down on ourselves, but we must remember that not only do we have a plan for ourselves, but God has a plan for us as well. The Lord reminds us in this Scripture that, He knows the thoughts that He thinks towards us, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give us an expected end. I encourage you today to remember that The Lord has a plan for you, and He has an expected end as well. Just because you may not know the plan that The Lord has for you, does not mean The Lord does not know what He is doing in your life. Trust The Lord to lead you and guide you down the paths of life that He has designed just for you and although you may not be where you planned to be, you are right where God wants you to be at this point in your life. The road you are on, may not be the easiest of roads, but The Lord knows where He has you, and His plan for you is for good and not for evil. Keep your faith in The Lord as you strive to do and be what He has called you to be, knowing that He is with you all of the way. Since The Lord knows the thoughts that He thinks towards me, and He knows the plans He has for my life, and I know He has an expected end that will be for my success, I have no doubt, "It's My Year To Get My Thing From My God!"

Prayer:

Lord, sometimes the road gets rough and I can’t see my way, and it is then I remember that you know the plans that you have for me, plans to prosper me and not to harm me, your plan for my life is to give me a hope and future full of your blessings. Thank you Lord for loving me always. I love you Lord. In Jesus Name Amen.

Be Inspired, Rev. Dr. Stephen W. Pogue, Pastor
Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church
Mount Vernon, NY