{Trusting The Plan}

Sometimes things in life don't make any sense to us. Right when everything seems to be going good, something happens - problems at work, relationship problems, issues at school, family problems. It's when life brings us obstacles like these that we show our true character. It's always easy to worship and praise God when life's going good, but what about when the struggles come? Could the problems all be apart of God's great plan?

We have this grand idea that if we fully follow God, no problems will come our way. We'll be on the road to success without any problems. Unfortunately, this isn't true. We have to remind ourselves of the life God planned for us here on earth. Even Jesus Himself was heart-broken, hurt, persecuted and ultimately died on a cross to pay a debt He never owed. Of course this was hard for Him. He was manifest in the flesh, so He felt each emotion we feel from day to day. But He lived His life in a way that displayed peace, grace, love, and trust in the fact that everything would turn out okay. Even though He was persecuted and people hated Him so much they crucified Him, He chose to live a life of  love towards everyone - even the one's who persecuted Him.

How can we change our minds to react the same way Jesus did to the situations we face from day to day? Can we really face each problem with a peaceful mind, knowing that it will all be okay? No - not on our own. In order to live a life of peace, no matter what comes our way, we have to place our problems at the feet of the One who knew we would face them. And once we do that, He'll give us clarity and peace. We might not understand why certain things happen, but we can trust in the fact that the One who has all authority over our life understands and knows it's for our benefit. It's not our job to know all things, but it is our job to trust in the Lord. His plans are for your good. He knows what best for you, even when it doesn't make sense.

 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."

{Proverbs 3:5-6}

 

 

"O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge."

 {Psalm 62:8}

 

"For I know the plans I have for you,'says the Lord. 'They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."

{Jeremiah 29:11}

 

 

{Birdie}