Hey yall!
It’s been a while. I have had a crazy few months
but I am back at it! Soooo How is everyone? Great I hope! J
Anywho, on to the topic at hand…..
Planning! I am a major planner. I like things to happen just
how I envisioned and no different. Well a lil special surprise here and there doesn’t
hurt! I LOVE surprises! They are the best! Often times I find myself thinking
and planning for events, trips, meetings, mani/pedi days or just me time that
may be days, weeks , months or even years away. Recently some of my planning
has resulted in worrying. NO BUENO! I have God, why worry right!?! So because of that I had come up with this
thought that I need to stop planning and just let things happen. Easy right?
Not for a control freak. Well today while having some quiet time, I read this
in my study bible,
“We can make plans but the lord
determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9 (NLT)”
“We can make our own plans but the
Lord gives the right answers Proverbs 16:1 (NLT
In the notes at the bottom of my Life Application Bible it
explains the following…
“This
verse can be understood to mean that the final outcome of the plans we make is
in God’s hand. If this is so why make plans? In doing God’s will, there must be
partnership between our efforts and God’s control. He wants us to use our minds
to seek the advice of others and to plan. Nevertheless, the results are up to
him. Planning then helps us act God’s way. As you live for Him, ask for
guidance as you plan and then act on your plan as you trust Him”
So today I learned that it is ok to plan but I must allow
the results of what I have planned to be totally up to God and to be CONTENT when
they don’t add up to the results I had envisioned. I know that with God all
things will work together for my good. That means I must go through some pain,
discomfort, uneasiness and even loneliness. But those FEELING are only for a season and
God has a harvest on the other side of those. So I must discipline myself to
push through my emotional fits (Yes, we all have them from time to time) and
keep my eyes fixed on God and then one day I will look around and all that I
have planned will be added unto me! THANK YOU GOD for speaking to my spirit
today!!
Love ya,
Sweet Lady J
