When in Doubt, Pray.

I experienced several hiccups since I returned to Australia this semester. Prior to that, I also went through quite a bit of bad times and there were many times when I wondered where life will lead me to. I had been (and still am) trying really hard to work towards what my life goals and somehow, thing's just didn't seem to run as smoothly as I thought it would be. There were many times when I thought of giving up and/or wondered if I am making the right choices and decisions in life. I was starting to doubt myself; my capabilities, my plans, my thoughts etc. To be honest, this has been bothering me for quite some time and it has actually distracted me quite a bit.

Since I always believe in the notion of "when in doubt, pray" and I've been praying quite a bit lately, especially in the past week. Then, as I was surfing online for school work related issues, I saw the following:

"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 (NIV)

It may be a coincidence for this verse to appear in relation to my prayer (sorf of) but I decided to interpret it as a positive sign from the lord, and I'm keeping my hopes high for a better future.