"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord.
"They are plans for good and not for disaster,
to give you a future and a hope."
But all too often we quote it and share it with friends without really thinking about what it means.
A friend of mine recently moved from Nashville to a suburb outside of Chicago. Although she was excited about her husband being promoted, she didn't want to leave her life here behind, especially her home. In her storybook life, she had found a dream home after a once in a lifetime wedding and honeymoon. But as they left, she saw her everything here in Tennessee, not in Illinois.
Her home and things of this life had become what she trusted in and her security. More so, it had become her identity. She felt like it was where she belonged, but in the midst of the pain and state she was in, God showed her some amazing things that she shared with me earlier this week. "Security doesn't come from possessions or a dream home or a nice car...I am secure in the Lord and when I trust in Him." Her words hit home as we talked about the adventure God has placed her in. She spoke of her comfort zones and how God has shed light into mistrust and lack of faith and how she is learning to depend on Him to meet her needs. Through laughs, tears and deep girl talk I learned more of a dear friend and saw how she is embracing what God has planned for her, even though she has no idea what's going to happen.
Why can't I be like that?
As I thought about it more God has grown my thoughts and understanding. His plan is one way He expresses love to us. God's plan, exposed or not, is an expression of His perfect love because His plan is perfect. He always knows what's best. He takes everything, good and bad, and uses it for purpose in our life. What's hard is when He is at work in our life and risks are at stake. It's hard because a lot of the time we have to live by faith. We have to trust completely in Him and not a home, a career, a mate, nor ourselves, and depend on Him fully.
His plan is sovereign and almighty and perfect. It's something we can hope for and hope in. It's is the perfect plan for us. He wants us to trust in Him and have faith in Him. Although difficult and sometimes hard to do, especially when He is silent, He hasn't left us.
He's sovereign.
He's satisfying.
He's fulfilling.
He's grace.
He's enough.
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