"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." Jeremiah 29:11 Many of us have heard this verse at graduations or baby dedications and maybe even know it by heart. But do we know why it was said, who wrote it down, and what struggles he faced? The Book of Jeremiah shows us a man with grit; he was a servant who never gave up, even when things didn't go as expected. Jeremiah was faithful to his calling, and God was faithful to His promises.