Good plans

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”Jeremiah‬ ‭29‬:‭11‬ ‭NLT‬‬

This word came to encourage the children of Israel who had been taken into captivity in Babylon 70 years after the day. God was speaking of restoring them to their homes and previous lands and occupations. We Christians also value this prophesy as many of us have suffered and lost families, lands and occupations all because we made a stand, or because we had been disobedient. The children of Israel had been disobedient and fallen into idolatry. Idolatry is one thing God will not tolerate. Our gods are usually comfort, ease and money.

I remember when my marriage fell apart the Lord told me He was stripping the tree of all that was wrong and then would rebuild it. The steipping has taken almost 20 years. Finally I can trust God for my finance. This one was my stumbling block. I must also now trust Him to provide me a home on Australian soil for when I return from Nepal. He is graciously giving me a home in Nepal, a brand new one, just as He did in my current home. Whereas this home has cost me dearly, my home in Nepal will cost me nothing. Praise Him! Every place He has given me is better so I can trust Him for best! 

Yesterday I found out that a research visa for Nepal can be up to theee years. Who would have thought!! I am planning on doing an honours research year and then God willing a PHD, which takes three years. I want to all of these in Nepal. Praise God that I will be able!

His plans are indeed good! Amen!