God's Plans are Good

Jeremiah 29:11-13New International Version (NIV)11 "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. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."


Growing up, I was always aware of my disease, cystic fibrosis. I was aware because I had to do aerosol treatments, take enzymes, get beat, and eat like there was no tomorrow. I was aware that it is a deadly disorder that kills many. I recall hearing of life expectancy rates for kids with CF and being told (if not understanding implicitly) that I might not live to see my teenage years... and when I was a teenager - that I might not make it out of the teens... the same for my twenties, etc...


I believe that God's plans are good, and he has already determined how long I shall live. He wants me to make the most of whatever time I have (short or long). Making the most of my time, to me, means building something positive that will be left behind and be remembered - rather than a string of negative things that people wish to forget.


As I write this, I am in my 29th year of life. I never expected to live this long, as nothing of the sort is promised - but I am grateful for each day, because each is a gift!