According to Strong’s Concordance, The word “thoughts,” (Hebrew - machashabah) as used in the following verses, has been also translated by the words “devices,” “purposes” and “plans.” Try replacing the word "purpose" or "plan" in the following verses.

• Proverbs 16:3
  

• Isaiah 55:8-9 
  
• Jeremiah 29:11
  

I can trust my future to the hands of a God like this!

When going forward seems hedged in with difficulty I remember these encouraging promises:.

• ISAIAH  41:10   Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
  

• ISAIAH  43:1-2   But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; you are mine.  2When you pass  through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you: when you walk through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee

Here''s a jewel: MALACHI   3:16   Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.

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“I’m too tired.”                             “I will give you rest.”                  Matthew 11:28-30

“Nobody loves me.”                     “I love you.”                                  Jeremiah 31:3

“I feel inadequate.”                      “My grace is sufficient.”             2 Corinthians 12:9

“I don't know what to do.”       “I will direct your steps.”            Proverbs 3:5-6

“I can’t.”                                         “You can through me.”                Philippians 4:13

“I'm not able.”                                “I am able.”                                   2 Corinthians 9:8

“I can’t forgive myself.”              “I forgive you.”                              Romans 8:1

“I am afraid.”                                 “I am with you.”                            Isaiah 41:10

“I am worried.”                             “Give me your worries.”              1 Peter 5:7

“I don't know what to say.”      “I will give you wisdom.”             James 1:5

“I have no where to turn.”        “Turn to Me.”                                  Philippians 4:19

"I can't go on."                             "I will go with you."                       Joshua 1:9

"I need God."                                "Just give Me a call."                      Jeremiah 29:12, 13

"I am a sinner."                             "I died for sinners."                       Romans 5:8    

"Where do I go next?"               "I will show you."                          Psalm 32:8    

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