We
can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. —Proverbs 16:9
(NLT)
We
may throw the dice, but the Lord determines how they fall.
—Proverbs 16:33 (NLT)
You and I don’t have the final
answer. We don’t know the final outcome to circumstances in life. We make our
plans, but the Lord determines what happens. We take a risk, but the Lord
manages the ultimate result. When our plans fail, do we worry about what
happens next? When we risk something for Him, do we worry about the outcome? We have a choice to either trust Him or live
in fear. Faith in Him or fear of life. It boils down to that. We either trust
or we don’t. Often, we forget that we don’t exist in a void. God is actively
involved in our lives. He has plans for us. They are plans for good and not
disaster. He always extends a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11-12).
“Don’t
worry about what tomorrow holds,” He promises. “Today is enough for you. Don’t
dwell on what hasn’t even happened. I keep your future from you on purpose.
Your faith is precious, and it cost me my life. Don’t sacrifice my love for you
by not trusting me. Trusting and having faith in me comes by hearing and
knowing my Word. It comes through an intimacy with me that creates absolute
certainty in my faithfulness to you. Learn of me. No problem will be too great
or horrible for you to handle. You will soar above whatever might come because
you have waited on me instead of trying to take matters into your own hand. You
have sought me. You have found my truth. You have taken my Word, and it has
become your very life. No matter what your future may hold, it is secure in me.
My ways are higher and greater than any other. Trust me—and nothing shall break
the faithful confidence you have in my plans for your life.”
Alright, Lord, we will
make our plans, and still have hope if life doesn’t turn out the way we think
it should! We will abandon fear and walk by faith. We shall be thankful you are in control and responsible
for us! You manage circumstances beyond what we understand. We choose to trust
you.
© 2018 Lynn Lacher
www.lynnlacher.com
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