For a couple of years, I found myself in a place I didn't choose, ask for or see coming. Not really. Chronologically, I am in the camp of things shifting, expanding, and shrinking. Add to that the little aches and pains, and it’s all part of the process. But still. 

Without going into unnecessary detail, I was brought low. Literally. I spent a good deal of time flat on my back. The basic household tasks intensified pain, and I was limited more than I had ever experienced. 

Over those couple of years, I was in various stages of the recovery process. I fretted. I fumed. I prayed. I complained. I made plans. I cried. I determined to craft better plans. Plans for physical improvements, emotional well-being, learning, and applying what I learned. The plan was on repeat, without a predictable order. 

I so wish I knew exactly when this thought came into my head, “God, what do you say?”. My spirit quickened and froze at the same time. Oh. My. Goodness. The hallelujah chorus and massive spotlights went up, and the “ah hah” will never be forgotten. Simple and yet profound for this simple woman. The simplicity reached a deep place in my spirit and became a part of me. What a perfect life concept.

“God, what do you say?” When I begin the day, before getting out of bed and on my feet. I’m not saying I ask God what I should do next. I’m asking God to keep me centered. I believe God is involved in every part of our lives, yet he doesn’t force us to live as if he is. 

This simple, profound, and significant question has enriched my life in countless ways. The load (never mine to carry) has been lifted, and the pressure is off. Now, I admit, as soon as I re-read my declaration, I realized there are going to be challenges, and I will want to go back the way I came. Back to the drawing board. Back to my thoughts, my way, my time frame. My choice to give up or press through. Me, myself and I. 

"So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me. What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God’s law, but in my sinful nature a slave to the law of sin." Romans 7:21-25 NIV

Wow! Am I sinning when I plan and orchestrate good things or am I utilizing my organizational skills? “God, what do you say?” 

Becky on: Feb 26th, 2024 06:24pm

God’s plans vs. my plans. Focus, focus, focus on His plans.

Becky on: Feb 26th, 2024 06:23pm

God’s plans vs. my plans. Focus, focus, focus on His plans.