We’ve probably all seen the words of Jeremiah 29:11 on graduation cards, encouragement cards, and other merchandise. 

Jeremiah 29:11 says, “‘For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

The way we use this verse seems to be implying God has plans to give an individual a prosperous career, good health, or even money in the bank. But is that what this verse is telling us?