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I Can Only Imagine: God's Good Plan Through Pain - Baptist (Jeremiah 29:11)

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Bart Millard's childhood was marked by abuse and pain—yet God had plans to bring beauty from ashes. His song "I Can Only Imagine" has ministered to millions. Baptist preaching often emphasizes God's personal plan for each believer. Jeremiah 29:11 is a life verse for many: no matter your past, God has a future for you. This doesn't mean suffering is good, but that God redeems. Your exile—whatever form it takes—is not the end of your story. Seek Him with your whole heart (v.13); He has plans you cannot imagine.

Topics & Themes

personal planredemptiontestimonyfutureseeking

Scripture References

Jeremiah 29:11-13

Emotional Tone

hopejoycomfort

Audience

adults

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