There is a very popular Old Testament verse, from Jeremiah: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.  We see it on coffee cups and on social media.  It seems to make an individual promise to each of us, affirming that God is always there to take care of us.  But in truth, this phrase is sometimes greatly misunderstood.  We look at its biblical context - and the true message behind this verse.