Jeremiah 29:11

“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.”

Lord, these are the words

that I rest my head on

each and every night,

the words that let me

close my eyes,

the words that let me

take deep breaths,

the words that let me rest,

the words that say to me

in whispers and in sweet song,

the words that cradle me

and rock me to sleep,

the words that say simply:

There is hope.

Amen.