Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying,
“This is the way; walk in it.”
Isaiah 30:21 (NIV)
Throughout my life, I have been taught that we need to set goals, make a plan to achieve those goals and stick to the plan or we will be drowned in the sea of life. Experience has proven quite the opposite to be true. When I make plans and they are wrecked, I spend hours, even days, trying to put the pieces together and fuming over the mess and looking for someone to blame. I feel humiliated and discouraged that my plans have failed and I often look to heaven and say “Why did you let this happen, Lord?” as if it were His fault.
The peace comes when we realize Who is ultimately in control and let Him take the reins to gently guide us. He loves you and the person you are caring far more than anyone else possibly could. He is good and loving and makes perfect plans, even if we can’t see where He is headed. For those of us who have a hard time functioning without clear goals, let His will be your goal. Make plans, but hold them loosely. Be open to what He is doing and respond in love and trust.
Father, forgive me for striving to make my plans happen instead of simply responding to You. I want the ease and peace of letting You guide me and the person I am caring for into what is best for both of us. Amen.
Posted on
Sat, May 21, 2011
by Mary Tutterow