When My Plan Doesn’t Work-There’s A Better One Coming

Sunday I started off the year differently than I intended. While leisurely enjoying the morning, I suddenly realized I had less than 15 minutes to shower, dress, look presentable and get to church! My husband does not do “late”. Which is a good thing because everyone loves to shake his hand and get a hug from him before the service starts, which takes a good 10 minutes-even more if time allows. (secretly one of my favorite things in life)

I made it with time enough to spare...and wet hair, thankfully he drove while I tied my shoes.

However, my Bible and my notebook did not make it. I had a beautiful new journal that I wanted to break open fresh and clean for the first Sunday of the year-too bad, so sad. Oh, well. Hubby shared his Bible with me and even without glasses I was enamored by it’s beauty and listened intently to the poignant message delivered. Still today I remember the passage and my gratitude for the reminder. How timely, valuable and very needed at that perfect time.

You want to know what it was don’t you? Sure you do.

1 Peter 1:22-25. I don’t have to have notes, I remember! That in itself is a miracle…

Wow, am I grateful for the cleansing power of Christ. It doesn’t matter how many times I need it, or how badly, I know I can always go to Him for cleansing. He refreshes my spirit daily and I know I can start fresh and new.

Even as I tire of having to ask, He never tires of teaching, using and patiently blessing me over and over and finally, little by little I become more obedient, faithful and trusting to His plans for me.

The more I seek His will, the smoother my daily walk and the more meaningful my serving becomes.

What a great life we’ve been given. Not every day is glorious, there will be heartache, sickness, struggles and days that don’t make any sense at all, “But the word of the Lord endureth for ever.” and thankfully so, because in that Word there is hope, healing and help. There is forgiveness and lessons and love.