Remaining Certain in the Uncertainties
Someone close to me recently made a big decision with her life – a decision I’ve been sensibly praying about for her for some months now. The decision involves a career move, which of course means a life move. I know she tossed it back and forth in her head more times than she would have wanted to, and Im sure it’s bred some tears and stress along the way. At the end, she followed what she felt would make her happy and not anyone else. I am so proud of her boldness and who she has become in the process. I’ve seen her mature in a way that, unbeknownst to her, defines her gumption in character and along the way, she’s rediscovered what makes her happy. Her decision to move isn’t an easy one, and it didn’t come easily, but out of that stress came a peace that flooded her heart in a way that fulfills.
God will take us down some pretty crazy roads. His ways are mysterious, and to man, it can sometimes make absolutely no sense. But let’s never forget that God holds the big picture in hand. What may seem like an unending phase in your life of uncertainty and pain is simply a small lesson in understanding in respect to the multitude of things He has in store. Jeremiah 29:11 teaches us that God has plans for us. Plans. Think about all those times when you didn’t have a plan. When it was mere chaos. And then think about how much relief was gained when there was a plan. Especially when someone made a plan for you. Now just think about a plan for your life. You would be lying to me if you said that there was never a time in yourlife when all you wanted was a plan. A plan to ease your troubles and take it all away. A plan to take away all the worry and doubt you have about the future. A plan that can supplement even the most heartiest of anxious hearts.
This is what Jesus offers: a plan. A plan that has already been in place long before you were already born. How awesome is that! It boggles my mind how the God of the universe can have such an intimate plan for my life. Me! MY life! But even though this is true for everyone, only those who believe by faith will be able to really grasp this. You see, when you live by faith, you not only put away your worries, but you grant God the trust He needs from you to accomplish His glory in your life. I can’t expect to really reap the blessings that God has in store for me – in relationships, friendships, life, fellowship – until I ALLOW God to do so for me. This goes for everything about us. God has a plan in store for us – plans that will prosper us! But I can’t expect Him to bless me unless I allow it – unless I get rid of the worry and the anxiousness about life that hinders me from trusting God. I can’t say, “Lord, I trust you with my life” and then turn around and worry my butt off about how I’m gonna get through a rough situation. God can’t put back together a broken heart unless you give Him all the pieces. He can’t help you get over your addiction until you stop worrying about it and stop trying to do it your way. He can’t help you overcome the lowest times in your life until you give it up to Him, trusting wholeheartedly that He will deliver you out of the darkness in the end.
God is our peace. He is our strong tower of refuge. You can do ALL things through Christ who gives you strength. These promises from God’s Word are yours for the taking. All you have to do is trust God to do this for you. When you do this, the plans He has for your life will become your glorious destiny, customized for you only. Your struggles, your pain, your triumphs, your victories – all of these are a part of that amazing plan. Stop trying to do it your way – I learned that a long time ago. Let go of your insecurities and put your trust in His security, ALLOWING Him to be your guide. Never leave anything out of the question, and never limit yourself to your understanding. With God, nothing is impossible. Trust Him with your life and He will grant you true happiness . Never rule anything out. Do this – and TRUST ME – rich and abundant peace will engage your heart and fashion your heart – the very place He wants so badly to dwell in.
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