What’s the plan?

I don’t know how many times I have said those words over the course of my lifetime. Maybe 8 gazillion?! (In case you’re wondering, gazillion is a real word. It’s in the dictionary, so I’m using it.) I am constantly trying to figure out what is going to happen next. I keep asking because I keep hoping that someone will be able to tell me.

As a general rule, I really don’t enjoy surprises of any kind. Even “pleasant surprises” are a bit irritating to me. I prefer to be in control at all times. Unfortunately, life doesn’t work that way. Any illusion of control that I might have is often quickly snatched away by the ever-changing circumstances of my daily life. Just when I think I’ve got it all figured out, I suddenly realize that I do not. It is quite unsettling for someone who prefers “settled.” Perhaps you can relate.

While our circumstances are always changing, our purpose remains the same. God’s plans for each of us have not changed. “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

God has good plans for us. He has a future in store for us that is beyond whatever we could ever imagine. He has given each of us a purpose to pursue and fulfill.

Those gifts and talents you have on the inside of you?

Placed there by a loving God to enable you to fulfill your purpose.

Those hopes and dreams rolling around in your heart?

Totally connected to your purpose.

We are so loved by our creator that He supplies us with everything we need to fulfill the purpose He has for us. God is good like that- He takes care of His kids.

Whatever we focus on will grow, so let’s turn our attention to pursuing our purpose. Human plans are so overrated. God’s plans are the best!