Amen

“Yeah, I have a plan.”

“Is it a good one?”

“I have a plan.”

“Seriously; this awful thing happens to me and all you have to say is that you have a plan!”

“Yes I do.”

“Well then, explain yourself!”

“All in due time; it’s the same one I use for everyone; my thoughts and plans for you.”

“What, I don’t even get my own plan?”

“Well, certainly it’s yours in the details.”

“So far, I don’t like it.”

“I understand, but it’s for your welfare, your peace and your hope.”

“Great, so now I’m going on welfare? Really?”

“Yep; the very best kind. Not a handout, but a hand up.”

“And piece? A piece of what?  I have nothing.”

“I’m not talking p-i-e-c-e, but p-e-a-c-e. Come now. Let’s talk about this.

Let’s reason together. You will call me. I will answer.”

“Where will you be?”

“You will look for me with your whole heart.”

“Are you saying you are all I need?”

“Absolutely;  In fact, you might even say I am your one vital necessity.”

“How can I find you?”

“You will look and I will be found.”

“Then there is hope, Lord? There really is hope? Hope and a future?”

Amen. (So be it!)   (Based on Jeremiah 29:11,Isaiah 1:8)

Prayer – Lord, thank you for your plans for us, plans that give us welfare, peace and hope. Amen