"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
Most have heard this scripture at some point. I have been thinking about it a lot as I think about what I should be doing with my life. I know in my heart that the Lord has something in store for me. I just don't know what it is. He knows how things will play out. But I can't help feeling impatient or frustrated that I don't have some idea what it is yet. I wonder how Jeremiah felt when the Lord told him this.
This is one of those things that I constantly talk about because it is one of those things that I have so many thoughts about. It goes back to me trying to seperate my will from God's will from the will of everyone else. Of course, I maybe missing God's will because I just overanaylze everything. I do want to follow Him and do what He wants me to do. I just don't know if I am going about it the right way now.
i feel ya..that is my scripture for the year. i get to the point where not only am i tryin to separate my will from God's will, but i think that all of my 'troubles' are punishments from God. i must admit, i feel that God is still punishing me for mistakes that i've made in the past and that's the reason why im not where i want to be in life. but i know that is not true. God knows our hearts, it is up to us to increase our faith in Him daily and learn to truly trust that in ALL situations and concerns He does know the plans He has for us! God Bless You!! tashia @ bigt-savedbygrace.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteyou know what is fascinating about that verse? it comes in the middle of one of idolatry, babylonian captivity, confusing politics, insurmountable instability, etc. So if you feel like direction is in shambles rather than in clarity, then you might be more lost than found.
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