Friday, July 9, 2010

Favorite Bible Verses

This is a post inspired by Kelly's Korner, show us your life: Favorite Bible Verses. 
I am a planner.  I like to live by a plan.  When the plan falters it is SO difficult for me.  I have trouble adjusting and may or may not show it.  My mind constantly plans out the day, the hour, the future, etc.  You get it right?  Well, SOMETIMES, I have these plans that don't pan out.  Not because I didn't give it my all or try hard enough, but that door just closed.  I find myself wondering what did I do or what didn't I do?  I can analyze anything to death.  Then I read these verses:
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV).
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV)

Ever had one of those times in life when your parents wouldn't allow you to participate in something that all the kids were doing?  Now you get it right?  They had your best interest at heart.  God does too.  So I try to keep in mind as I'm planning that if it doesn't work out the way I think it should, that is just because God knows so much more than I do!  He knows that is not what's best for me or my family.  For a person who is a planner like me, the not knowing is hard.  But trusting God to know what's best...that's natural.  =)

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