Ever hear that saying “tell God your plans and watch him laugh”? I have to be honest, he is probably laughing at me as if I was a stand up comedienne.
As a younger adult I can recall living my future out loud. I’d marry my college sweetheart, and after two years of marriage we’d have four children, with the last to be born by the time I’d turn 32 years of age.
By my accounts, I would have more money in the bank than I could count, with every bill paid at the 1st of each month, three yearly family vacations, and a summer condo in Florida. And then life happened.
I did marry my college sweetheart, but the marriage relationship did not last. I was 29 before I had my first child. There was a time when I didn’t know what a savings account looked like. I moved seven times in six years and was lucky if the monthly bills got paid at all. The last time I traveled it was to a funeral rather than a resort.
Do I believe I was delusional about life? NO. I believe those dreams were God-given desires of my heart. However, I was delusional as to how those dreams and desires would manifest.
You see, my plan had my life neatly packed in a box, wrapped tight, with a little red bow atop. A straight path, so to speak. I shouldn’t be surprised by any detours, delays, or deferments. God reminds us daily that His thoughts aren’t like our thoughts and His ways are not like our ways.
His manifestation is perfect and His will brings about growth and most importantly glorifies His name. We as Christians are the hands and feet of Jesus. We are the world’s best evidence and proof beyond a reasonable doubt that He exists.
God’s plan as stated in Jeremiah 29:11 says: “‘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. Prosperity only comes through positioning, (setbacks and comebacks) and hope only through trials and tribulations.’”
God’s P.L.A.N. should be our plan too: Pray, Learn from Life’s Lesson, Anticipate answered prayers, and Never give up.
