How do you know what your
life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a
little while, then it’s gone. —James 4:14 (NLT)
Life is like a mist. It
is here at one moment and then gone the next. But while we are here on earth, we
rush and plan and maneuver and control and try to fix everything until life
exhausts us. Instead of enjoying the gift of life He has given, we clutter our
lives with so many plans that we lose sight of a great truth that has the power
to release us from our own expectations. “We can make our plans,” Proverbs
states, “but the Lord determines our steps” (Proverbs 16:9, NLT).
This explains our frustration. When we don’t allow Him to be in charge, we go
astray. When life doesn’t go as we plan, frustration with all its baggage of
envy and selfishness and impatience rules our hearts.
While I walked the dogs
early this morning, I thought of all I needed to do within the next few weeks. I
needed to do this, and I needed to do that. I needed to make lists. I needed to make
progress. I needed. I needed. Frustration quickly
grew, and then I heard Him break through the stress of the moment. “I need you,”
He whispered. “Don’t you need me? Look up.”
The eastern sky beckoned.
Balanced on the edge of the horizon, the sun rose above the flaming clouds to
calm my heart and settle my mind. “Allow me,” He whispered. “I will direct your
steps.” His peace enveloped me. He was in control. There was nothing I had to
fix—nothing I had to do.
Pippin strained on the
leash wanting to forge ahead. Lacey lagged behind wanting to smell the grass.
And I stood absolutely still. There was only the eastern sky. There was only His
heart claiming me and setting me free to bask in His presence.
© 2018 Lynn Lacher
www.lynnlacher.com
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