What We Thought…

May not always go as we planned…

The Bible says…
Psalm 33:11 – But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through
all generations

Psalm 19:21 – Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that
prevails.

Have you ever thought about the plans of the Lord, STANDING FIRM – FOREVER? Imagine that! Picture someone standing firm. I think of someone standing at attention, hands on their hips, ready to take down anyone who is going to interfere. And then…FOREVER! Imagine forever! Dan shared a clip in youth group when he was talking about what “forever” means…do you remember Squince on the Sandlot saying “FOR-E-VER…FOR-EVER…” So to think that the plans of the Lord STAND FIRM FOREVER, so what a powerful and mighty promise God has given us.

I have to confess that I have many plans in my heart. I used to have WAY more. A few posts back I talked about how often I overplan. This is something I have really tried to let go of – the plans of my heart. I believe God knows my heart’s desire, so why should I continue to plan? Because GOD’S PURPOSES PREVAIL. WHY do I waste my time? (I know, fine line :))…

I have really struggled with letting go my plans, but at this point in my life, it has been one of the biggest blessings! I am continually brought to my knees in thankfulness to God at what He is doing in our life.

We thought months ago that we would be taking two babies home with us this month. But the plans of he Lord stand firm and HIS purposes prevail.

We thought we would be living in Michigan for a number of years – many are the plans in OUR hearts, but it is the LORD’S purpose that prevails.

We thought, we thought, we thought…

Who am I? It is so humbling to be a part of God’s plans. If I would’ve known that THIS is what God had planned for us…

God has brought us to a place of peace and of healing (like I’ve said umpteen times). To know that THIS is what God had in store for us…the plans of the Lord stand firm. It is sometimes hard to understand why some of God’s plans pan out the way they do. Especially when grieving is still a part of those plans – BUT. It is in our grieving that God continually draws us closer to Him and reminds us how supported we are. God is working His way into areas of our hearts we didn’t expect. He is showing us that our plans are NOT our own and that trusting HIM, is the safest place to be.

I still have moments of doubt and worry. But everyday, more and more, I am understanding and so appreciating the fact that God’s plans do stand firm – NO ONE can thwart them. God can still work through the most difficult of times. We continue to praise God for the support He has given us through our family and our friends – friends of old and friends of new. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!