Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Are We REALLY Planners?

Only I can tell you what is going to happen even before it happens. Everything I plan will come to pass.
Isaiah 46:10

We live our lives in if statements. "If this happens, I'll be so mad/happy/sad/etc" ... "If I had known that, I would have said _____ instead of _____."

The thing about if statements is that there is no certainty, not 100%. Each day, each minute, there's a possibility of certain events occurring. Where we are now, we cannot peer into next week or five years from now to see what will happen, which is daunting. Only God knows the events he will place before us, and those events shape us, make us stronger & wiser & are ultimately preparing us for the next event or series of events to occur. We cannot change or shape anyone but ourselves, and it's in our best interest to take events in stride and earn from them.

Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
Thank you so much for another day here and another week to come together. Help us remember to walk with our heads high and have confidence, even if you've planned an unhappy event for us. Remind us daily of your love, be with us, our families and loved ones, and let us finish the week strong.
Amen 

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