As I study the word “plans” I am reminded that it is not my plans that are granted, but God’s.
“10The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples. 11The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations. 12Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chose as his heritage!” – Psalm 33:10-12 (ESV)
My plans are important, to me. As I go through this world, my plans have value, but that value may not be in line with the plans that God has in store for me or those I come in contact with. Not everyone is here to change the lives of millions. Not everyone is given the task of traveling to far off countries to take the gospel. Some of us are tasked with serving our neighborhood. Some are here to impact the lives of their church community. Some are here to be the positive beacon in the area they live.
I struggle with knowing what it is God has in store for me. I do my bible study in the mornings and post my thoughts here out of obedience to Him. I am not sure who I am reaching and to some degree that disappoints me. But that is what I am referring to here. It does not matter if I am able to see or feel the impact. God knows where my impact is and that to me should be all that matters. As long as I am doing the work of God, I am making the impact He has for me to make.
I must be gracious and giving of myself for the plans of God and when I do, I am blessed beyond belief. And to go along with that blessing, it is up to me to realize that blessing comes from God as reward for carrying out the plans He has for me.
“22Let your steadfast love, O LORD, be upon us, even as we hope in you.” – Psalm 33:22 (ESV)
At every turn, it is my duty to thank God for all that I have and all that He provides as I travel this world doing His work.
As you look out today, are you looking to fulfill your plans or those of God? When you do not get your way, how are you taking it? What if you were simply to focus on God’s plans and not your own?
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