The Man with the Plan

When was the last time you took control of a situation?

   The second part of that question is...Was God involved?

I don't know about you guys but I am awful at this. I'm a huge planner, don't get me wrong...I like to be spontaneous, but I love to have a plan and be in control. It definitely conflicts with my spiritual goals.

I finally get to share my favorite bible verse with you, irony and all.

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."

God knows it ALL. He's the ultimate planner.  Read that verse again.

A question I've been asking myself lately is, "If God is the ultimate planner and His plans are perfect. Then why am I trying to out plan God and take control of my life."

I've gone through a lot of big changes recently a lot of them weren't part of MY plan. I had to make a decision to do my own thing or let God lead me. And geez it's pretty sucky at times, but God promises us it will all be worth it. Please understand there's no going half way with this. God is a jealous God! He doesn't want part of your life. He wants all of it! Go Big or Go Home!!

I struggle hardcore with giving him all of me but I've felt the relief when I do try to give it all to Him. It's such a rewarding feeling.

AH I get so excited seeing so many verses about giving ourselves to God. The promise afterwards is the best...in return he'll take care of us according to His perfect plan.

If you're in need for some bible study ideas. There is so much God has to say about this.

My Challenge sounds easy, only a day, but make an effort to give Him everything!

For a whole day, every decision you make consciously pray and let God have control.

He created us in His image to worship Him not the other way around!

PS

I decided to try something new. Once a week I'd like someone else to do a blog entry and every Friday I'll post it. 

So starting this Friday we'll have a "guest blogger."

If your interested shoot me an e-mail at beckerj03@gmail.com.