Jeremiah 29:11 has had books and countless sermons preach on it over the years.

o Why? Because it’s so aspirational, _____-______ and encouraging!

§ But for that verse to carry its full impact, you must understand the ____________…

Context of the book of Jeremiah:

o God’s people found themselves in a deep hole… a hole that for the most part, they had dug for ____________!

o It was while in this deep hole that God sent His prophet to deliver a message. And what was that message?

§ Well first let’s talk about what it wasn’t….

· It wasn’t the message of a ______________ parent. “It’s ok. I’ll let it slide this time…” Nope!

o God’s message: Choices have _________________ and you’re going to have to deal with them… but…

§ Don’t _______ _____! Because I’ll never give up on you!

· Jeremiah 29:11- I have made plans for you. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.

God’s lesson for you today:

o Someday you will find yourselves in a deep hole. Therefore:

§ Remember to take _____________ for the choices you’ve made and the _______________ that follow.

· And then remember…

o God ________ gives up on you! Remember, that He has plans for you. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future!

Message: “I have made plans for you- Part 2”

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-11