Do you talk with God throughout the day, asking Him to guide you toward his plans and purposes? Or do you make your own plans, then charge through the day on a quest to achieve them? I’d like to say I always do the former, but more often than not I find myself doing the latter. I love my “to do” list, and love even more completing tasks and crossing them off that list. My tasks seem worthwhile to me, maybe even important, but what if they aren’t the tasks He has in mind for that day? What if He has something slightly, or even entirely, different in mind?
God has plans for our lives (Jeremiah 29:11), and His plans are far superior to ours (Isaiah 55:9). This week, let’s keep those two truths in mind. Let’s infuse our days with prayer and hold our own plans loosely, staying open to the possibility that He may have something else in mind.
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Lisa Nelson says
I don’t so much talk to him for guidance throughout the day. I think about him constantly on how I am to behave and relate to others. When I am faced with a situation, I imagine how Jesus would handle it. Not easy – as Jesus wasn’t in business (I don’t think it would be possible for him to be) but you know what I mean. Jesus would turn the other cheek – every single time. He loved unconditionally. He accepted unconditionally. He forgave unconditionally. I try to do that – a best as a mortal person can.
Thanks so much for sharing with us at the Mommy Monday Blog Hop! I appreciate your posts each and every week.
GC says
Hi Lisa – I agree that trying to treat people as Jesus would is a tall order. Although I don’t picture him as a “pushover.” I think He would call people out on some of their “junk,” with the goal of directing them toward a better way, not putting them down.
Thanks so much for stopping by and for letting me link up with you.
Gaye
bettyl says
It’s such a part of me to just talk to Him whenever it strikes me–on and off all day long! I can’t imagine living any other way because it is such a comfort to know He is always there.
GC says
Thanks Betty – You are wise to live that way. I’m not there yet, but that is my goal. I tend to charge off in my own direction first, then back up and talk to Him!
Gaye
Christine at More Than Mommies says
What a good reminder to be open for what He has in store…I guarantee it will always be more fulfilling that way. I’m going to start my day off right today!
GC says
Thanks Christine. I am constantly working to start my day this way and keep it going this way – but it’s a challenge!
Gaye
Laura @ Mice in the Kitchen says
Through my life I have gone back and fourth. Of course you never know you are working on your own plans only until you notice that things start to fall apart. Those are the times when I stop just praying and start to listen. We see it so many times in God’s word many great men before us who tried to do it their way….lucky for me God does not send a whale just a nudge to get my attention back. That’s one of the amazing things about Him….he loves me even though I am a sinner….yet forgiven.
GC says
Hi Laura – Yes, it’s so true that we often don’t realize that we’ve headed off in our own direction – until things fall apart!
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Gaye
DeDivahDeals says
No, I ask God to order my steps and then allow him to lead the way!
GC says
You are a wise woman!
Gaye