A Daily Devotion for Monday, March 2
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Jeremiah 29:11-12
“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. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.”
Isaiah 6:8
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here I am. Send me!”
The journey God has prepared for us is not always an easy one. And we never know exactly what his plans are for us. But what I am hearing in these passages today is the reminder to remain willing, and to follow God. No matter what, when we follow God and seek to always follow Him according to his will, we can be assured He is with us. When we experience emotional or physical upsets or obstacles, we can know that God is in it with us. It is part of the plan. We are not being punished but are being turned toward Him.
Holy Lord, help me to remember your teaching from these passages of Isaiah and Jeremiah. May I always be willing to follow your perfect will, knowing you are beside me. I am forever thankful. Amen
Becky, transforming
MMonday, March 2nd 2026
CALLED TO SERVE
(Focus young people discerning their calling
Today’s reading Jeremiah 29:11-12 ( has god called to me about my career path)
( Christian song, here I am lord)
Isaiah 6:8m
And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”
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