For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 

You should take this verse literally—I do. God has a great plan for you that includes peace, not turmoil; good, not evil; a future not simply the here and now; and hope, not despair; .  

Peace 

Generally, our definition of peace includes the absence of conflict. In many cases, we will never be free from things that bring unrest.   

God’s plan is to empower us so that we can walk through difficult circumstances with a sense of calm. When we rely on God’s strength He gives us a spirit of wholeness that sets our mind and spirit at rest. In His infinite wisdom and power God has the awesome ability to complete us in a way that cannot be explained—even in the midst of kayos.    

Future 

Our future is God’s expected end for us—not today, but starting with tomorrow and ending with eternity.   

God operates in the long term. While there are specific tasks that He has called you to and designated responsibilities that He has assigned, His main focus is that we share eternity with Him.  

Hope 

Great expectation! We can define hope as always looking up and beyond current circumstances towards the better.     

When we trust God we put our faith in His willingness and ability to always respond in our best interest.