Read Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7

Tuesday

Read Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7

I wrote a letter to the priests, the prophets, the leaders of the people, and to all the others whom Nebuchadnezzar had taken away as prisoners from Jerusalem to Babylonia.

⁴“The Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those people whom he allowed Nebuchadnezzar to take away as prisoners from Jerusalem to Babylonia: ⁵‘Build houses and settle down. Plant gardens and eat what you grow in them. ⁶Marry and have children. Then let your children get married, so that they also may have children. You must increase in numbers and not decrease. ⁷Work for the good of the cities where I have made you go as prisoners. Pray to me on their behalf, because if they are prosperous, you will be prosperous too.

Think

We remember verse 11 'For I know the plans I have for you...'  Verses 4-7 remind those who are in exile to make the best of their bad situation.

Pray

Help me to bless, even when I feel cursed.