I Can't believe it's been almost 4 months since I sat down with the Bible and put a little effort into reading it. It's sad and depressing really, but, like before, whenever I am away for too long, God places that yearning and desire to get back into it. I would like to make excuses... but alas it would be an exercise in futility.
This morning I read out of my devotional "Walk with God"...the book I always seem to come back too. Today it talked about Proverbs 16:9... a passage that I have loved for years.
" In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps."
Of course, timing is everything... because here I am whining and crying and concerning myself over money and employment... trying to figure out what it is I have to do to make sure we have enough food on the table and that all the bills are paid.
I hate that I always second guess God. When I find myself doing that, I remind myself who HE is and who I am not... and the the second guessing goes away. His plan is perfect, even if I don't know what the outcome is going to be.
I remind myself of these few versus...(paraphrased)
Why do I worry about the things you will eat or the things you will wear. God looks after the birds and the flowers. How much more will He look after me...
I have plans for you declares the Lord...plans to prosper you and not to harm you. plans to give you a hope and a future...
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.
These promises... combined with the call I received from God....keep me moving forward.
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