Our devotion this morning comes from Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

You’ve probably heard this verse out of context, but when you hear it in it’s proper context it’s even more encouraging! While we may not be immediately delivered from our hardships, or exile in the case of the Israelites, God is with us and desires to give us peace and hope even in the midst of the challenges we’re presently facing.

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.