Whenever we begin a new month, I am quick to check my new year resolutions to know where I am currently at in fulfilling my plans for the year. I believe many people are in similar situations. For me, it helps to track progress and growth. Wherever I fall short, in achieving a desired goal, I go back to the drawing board to consider what can be done. While we aim to ensure that we accomplish our new year’s resolutions, we should not lose sight of the fact that we need God’s grace and favour to be able to fulfill these plans. If my resolution was to stay healthy, being alive is important for me to stay healthy. While we can control our food intake and fitness needs for a healthier lifestyle, we cannot determine whether we will have a baby, have a new job, meet our life partner etc. The fulfillment of these plans are not determined by our efforts alone. Do you still have unaccomplished plans? Have you tried your best to have these plans come through? Have you poured your heart to God about it? Can you see a tiny finger of breakthrough?
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. (Jeremiah 29:11)
We have our plans and God has plans for us. Sometimes it feels like taking a slow train to your most urgent destination. The year runs too fast and we tend to feel anxious about the plans that are unfulfilled. I can remember the number of times that I woke up expecting to see a fulfillment but had to retire to bed in the evening with “no show.” Maybe you have been through a similar situation and you are currently at the verge of giving up. It is a new season, and giving up is not an option. Remember, God’s words in Jeremiah 29:11: “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.” Continue to work on that plan, stay focused, reach out to people who have been in similar situations for help. Don’t lose faith and don’t stop praying.
The road might look barren but we serve a God who turns barren lands to fruitful havens. It is also important to consider the motives behind the things we desire for. Are they to gratify ourselves alone? How will these plans affect our world positively? Have we considered how God will be honoured in these plans? Today, let’s consider our plans in the light of God’s plans. Remember that His grace is sufficient to accomplish our deepest desires. Pray with me:
Dear God, I thank You for the many blessings You have given me. I present before you these plans (name your requests). I put my trust in You for the fulfillment of these plans. I have seen and heard how others encountered difficult seasons and You turned things around for them. Help me to fully trust in You for completion. Take away my fears and anxiety and help me to depend on You. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
God has a plan for you!
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