As, I was reading and came across this quote:
"Do you want your own plans, or the ones that God has for you? His plans are always better, you know, even though it may not seem that way right now."
It was in response to experiencing the death of a loved one, but I think it applies to every aspect of life. I can't see into the future very far, but what I do see I try to plan out every square inch of if I get the chance. As I look to the Lord more and more for wisdom and His guidance I am reminded that the planning is His job. He has ordained my steps. He knows everything about me from when I would be born into what family, where I will live, what I will do, what I will struggle with and what will bring me huge amounts of joy! He ultimately has the best plans for me and longs to share them with me as I allow Him to.
My response to Him should not be based on how I feel about His Truth, but in faith that He has the best plan for me, plans to prosper me and not for me to fail, but for hope and a brilliant future. As I'm talking to people about what the Lord is doing in the hearts and lives of students in Sarajevo, Bosnia, and challenging them to be involved in what God is doing, I'm reminded that even this does not look exactly like I had pictured in my "plan." My feelings and plans change, but the thing that does not change is Who God is and what He has done for me.
I want to follow His plans even though they are not what I was expecting! Oh Lord help me trust you and live in your love!
