The word declare or declaration denotes a formidable statement. A declaration was used to claim our independence; we declared war against our enemies in every world war. So when one sees the word 'declares', it means that there is a certain level of importance affiliated with those words.
In Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you, declared the Lord, plans to prosper you, not to harm you, plans for a hope and a future". GOD 'declared' this, HE did not utter, mutter, or stutter this, HE declared it. HE did not whisper, gasp, suggest, offer or say this, HE declared it. One would think that this verse is important.
Lastly, GOD uses the word 'plans' 3 times, not once, not twice, but three times. It is not in the singular, but in the plural,which means more than one. Whenever something is repeated 3 times in one sentence or verse, the bells and whistles begin to go off for me, so I would take note of what was trying to be said.
GOD has plans for you and I, in the plural. If something doesn't work out, HE has another plan for us, another option, another opportunity for a solution. Let's walk straight and live Holy. I'd rather die right, than live wrong.
