I have been through so much in the last two years.
Many times I found myself wondering
if God was listening.
I thought He should be answering my prayers,
and life would be put back the way
I had it all planned out.
Did you catch that?
I wanted God to keep my life
the way I envisioned it.
The way I wanted it to be.
It has been a struggle for me
to give up my need for control.
Having dreams and goals is not wrong.
Not being willing to let go
is where I have been wrong.
Forgetting that God has even bigger dreams
and plans for me,
is where I have been wrong.
When I have trouble giving up control,
I try to remember Jesus words
when he went to His father in prayer.
He said,
“My father if it be possible,
let this cup pass from me; nevertheless,
not as I will, but as thy will.”
I remember that Jesus said that prayer
even when he knew he would have to die for me.
What I didn’t realize is how much
of God’s peace and joy I had been missing out on,
when I don’t let God’s will prevail.
I am trying to stop focusing on
what is not going the way I had planned.
Instead, I try to see what better plan
God has for me.
I am seeing how very blessed I am.
I have seen God send a friend
to give me a hug and encouraging words.
I have noticed a rainbow He has placed
in the sky to remind me-
He always keeps His promises.
I have been touched by a
caring husband and children.
If I am worried about making
my day go "my way,"
life is filled with stress,
and I miss out on the peace and joy
my Savior has for me.
You will have many trials,
struggles and joys in your life.
As you make plans for your day,
the month, and years of your life-
let God’s will prevail.
May you see everyone and everything
He gives you.
He is with you.
His will for your life is better
than any of your dreams.
submitted with a heart for encouraging
by Denise Johnson-
Contributing writer for Journeys of Faith
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