Thinking About Joy - Commentary
Thinking about joy requires us to grapple with the reality of our circumstances, especially in times of crisis. Jeremiah 29:11 speaks directly to this struggle:...
This is theological reflections on joy and mercy of god, drawing on Jeremiah 29:11. It carries an emotional tone of hope, joy and comfort.
Thinking about joy requires us to grapple with the reality of our circumstances, especially in times of crisis. Jeremiah 29:11 speaks directly to this struggle: “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. ” This promise was given to the Israelites in exile—a people whose lives had been turned upside down, yet God’s mercy remained steadfast.…
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