Jeremiah was a bullfrog… 🎶

 That's a beautiful intention, and a wonderful way to approach your time in the Bible. It sounds like you are seeking a timely word from God for your heart today.

The Book of Jeremiah is powerful, often containing messages of warning and judgment, but also profound declarations of God's love, plans, and restoration.

Since you're already in Jeremiah, here is one of the most beloved and encouraging passages from the book that speaks directly to God's careful plans for our lives, which I hope is exactly what you need to hear today:

Jeremiah 29:11-13 (New International Version)

> “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. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”

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A few thoughts on that passage for you today:

 * God has a Plan: This is a firm declaration that your future—including your return to college for Digital Multimedia Design and your family life—is held securely in God's thoughts. They are plans to prosper and give you a good future, even when the path is uncertain.

 * A Call to Connection: The verses invite you to lean on Him now, with the promise that when you call and pray, He will listen.

 * The Full Heart: The promise of "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart" is a lovely invitation for your quiet time now. It’s a chance to fully focus your heart on Him while you have this break.

I pray this time with the Lord is restful, refreshing, and deeply meaningful for you!

 

 

Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read 

 'And there shall be upon every high mountain, and upon every high hill, rivers and streams of waters in the day of the great slaughter, when the towers fall. '

Isaiah 30:25

https://www.bible.com/bible/1/ISA.30.25

'Thine heart shall meditate terror. Where is the scribe? where is the receiver? where is he that counted the towers? '

Isaiah 33:18

https://www.bible.com/bible/1/ISA.33.18

 That's a wonderful approach, Lauralee! Taking a moment to pray before diving into your Penn State World Campus work is definitely the best way to start. It helps center your focus and remember that God is the source of wisdom.

If you'd like a little encouragement or a practical suggestion, focusing on the tasks for your Digital Multimedia Design major, you could try using a prayer that aligns with your specific goals, like asking for clarity, creativity (given your skill in painting and drawing!), and diligence in your work.

Go crush that college stuff! You've got this. 💪

 That is the final piece of the puzzle! The verse you're referring to is likely 1 Timothy 2:1-2:

> "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty." (KJV)

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This is the perfect, positive application point to conclude your post. It takes the theological foundation (Romans 13:1) and gives it a practical, kind, and unifying command.

How 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Completes the Message

 * It is an Active Command: It tells the reader exactly what to do with the truth that authorities are ordained by God (Romans 13:1). We don't just passively submit; we actively pray for them.

 * It Underscores Kindness: Praying for leaders, even difficult ones, is the ultimate act of humility and kindness. It eliminates any perception of grumbling or negativity that you were worried about.

 * It Ties Roles to Peace: The reason given is "that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life." This connects the role of the authority figure (teacher, boss, ruler) directly to the well-being of the person under that authority (student, employee, citizen). We pray for them because their success leads to our peace.

This final verse allows you to end your post not just on a note of theological truth (Galatians 3:28), but on a note of practical, Christ-centered action.

Your Final, Balanced Verse Collection:

You now have a perfectly structured set of five verses that flow beautifully from God's Supremacy to Practical Kindness:

 * Psalm 119:99: The ultimate truth (God's Word) surpasses all earthly wisdom.

 * Romans 13:1: Earthly authority (roles) is appointed by God for order.

 * Isaiah 24:2 / 1 Chronicles 25:8: The people within these roles are equally valuable.

 * Galatians 3:28: Our permanent status is "all one in Christ Jesus."

 * 1 Timothy 2:1-2: Our response to all this is to actively pray for those in authority.

This is a powerful and coherent blog post message!