God's Plan Overtakes

Before leaving for vacation, you make a list of things to pack, get plane tickets ready, create an itinerary and try to plan for any emergency. 
A project at work approaches, so you plan every detail needed to complete the project.  You make lists, gather materials and begin the process.
Your homework includes a presentation.  You begin with an outline, fill in the details and study the words you will use to deliver the information.

We are planners.  It is comforting knowing what to expect, being prepared for anything and experience no surprises along the way.  My mom would bring blankets and crackers along with us on every trip.  We poked fun at her and laughed every time.  But, guess who became hungry on the road trip?  Guess who wanted to curl up in a blanket and take a nap?  Yes, we did.  The idea of bringing a blanket and crackers did not seem so off the wall then.  Planning ahead brings peace to our minds.  Knowing what to expect lessens anxiety.

What if we allowed Someone else to control our situations?  What if we relied on Another to bring all the 'tools' needed for survival?  What if we let go of our itinerary?

"But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever,
   the purposes of his heart through all generations." (Psalm 33:11)

"In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,  in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory."

(Ephesians 1:11-12) 

God holds all the blueprints, itineraries, details, emergency kits and tools for every event.  He plans for good, not harm.  He plans for prosperity not failure.  No matter how hard we plan or take care of every detail and backup plan, God's plan overtakes our's.  Don't fight it; just give every event to Him. 

Now, I am not saying go everywhere unprepared.  But, I am saying if things do not go as YOU planned them, it is okay.  GOD had something else in mind.  The plan He chose to put into play helped further His Kingdom.

I experienced this very thing last night.  Our group had an outline to follow and specific events to take place.  Well, something better came up to spur discussion and the outline went out the window.  The new plan came from God and intended to bring struggles to the table so to find methods and solutions.  I just stood in amazement of the way our wonderful God works.  He is in charge and His plan always works.  Thank you God for leading our group.

God, thank you for this day.  Thank You for answering prayers, comforting others, loving people through trials and leading us to joy.  Take over my itinerary every day and conform it to follow Your Will.  May all my words be Yours and pleasing to You.  I love You.

Keep praying harder than the devil can work.
Sheree Craig