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God’s Plan?

One major source of stress as we head toward adulthood is this big, looming question: what is God’s plan for my life? Especially when we don’t have a clear picture of what the future holds or what we want to pursue. Verses like the one above are often repeated to assure us God has some specific plan for our lives . . . but what is it?

The truth is this verse was written to the nation of Judah while its people were in exile. It was a promise of hope for the future and may be an allusion to the coming Messiah. God’s plan for humanity has always been specific. Sometimes He also calls individuals to specific things, like when He called Moses (despite Moses’s protests) to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.

But if you’re not hearing God specifically call you toward something, does it mean there’s no plan? There’s no need to worry. God has a general plan for each of our lives, and it’s really freeing: use your strengths, passions, and skills to share His love with others as you become ever more like Jesus. And over time, He will help guide your future.

Reflection:

Brainstorm lists of your strengths, passions, and skills. Do you notice any themes? What are some plans you could make for your future that involve one or more items from your lists? God made you you on purpose. What will you do with it?