“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.”
-Jeremiah 29:11
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Things In My Head 
Well, I guess if Jeremiah’s hopes for the future included the fall of Judea, the destruction of the Temple and the Babylonian Exile …
Sure glad I’m not one of that deity’s chosen.
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“This is what the LORD says: ‘Stand in the courtyard of the LORD’s house and speak to all the cities of Judah that come to worship there. Tell them everything I command you; do not omit a word. Perhaps they will listen and turn—each from his evil way of life—so that I may relent of the disaster I am planning to bring upon them because of the evil of their deeds.'” (Jeremiah 26:2-3)
it’s not like he didn’t warn people.
This is his disclaimer.
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This is one of my favorite Bible verses. It’s so comforting and loving and full of hope.
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It was one of the first verses that caught my attention when I first became a christian. You hit the nail on the head.! It is incredibly comforting, loving and full of hope.
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