GLAD FOR GOD'S PLANS

 

GLAD FOR GOD’S PLANS

Rom. 12:12 Be glad for all God is planning for you. Be patient in trouble, and always be prayerful. NLT

We don't know all that God is planning for us, either here on earth or in heaven. God doesn't tell us everything we want to know. He tells us more about heaven than He does about the life we are living on earth. It seems obvious to me why He withholds from us a lot of the things we want to know.

If we were to know what God is planning for our day, we might not even get out of bed in the morning! We may alter our living in anticipation of what was coming our way. We may cease to do that which is good because of what we may know lies ahead. What we know might affect the way we treat others or think about them. We simply aren't responsible enough to handle insight on what our day may bring.

Rather than dwelling on what we don't know, we are to rejoice in Him whom directs our paths. Don't sit around and ponder about what lies ahead, instead be glad for it. Be glad because you know that God loves you and will not allow anything to happen in your day that is not good. You may not see it the way God does, but He knows what you don't. He knows how everything works together for your good, and He allows to happen whatever you need in order to help you trust and love Him more. He will never abandon you in your walk of faith. He goes with you no matter if your journey is smooth or rough sailing. He is always with you to help you, and if necessary, to carry you on your journey of faith.

When trouble comes your way, be patient. Let the Lord work things out. Pray much as you journey through life and trust Him who promises to be with you, guide you, sustain you, encourage you, and bless you.