I’m pretty sure we’re on Plan J or K.
Changes are part of life, but must they happen so frequently? It seems like as
soon as I make changes to the plan, it changes again! My heart’s desire is to
not be concerned about “the plan,” but to trust God with everything. But, I’m a
planner…I can’t figure out how to stop planning…otherwise, how will everything
get done?!
And so, I’ve decided to skip to Plan Z.
That’s Z for Zzzzzzzs! I am tired of being stressed out over the outcome of my
current situation. I am longing for rest from my labor. But there are so many
variables: This needs to happen before that can happen, and another thing has
to fall into place before I can complete something else, etc., etc. It’s
complicated and I’m an organizer, so I plan. Lord, help me skip to Plan Z! I
need to rest in You.
“Come to Me, all who are weary and
heavy laden and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11: 28) I even wrote a song
about resting once…but it seems that I haven’t yet mastered it. (Is that an
oxymoron?) “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and
supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the
peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and
your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7) Peace comes as a result of
resting, which comes as a result of trusting God. “Be anxious for nothing”
needs to become my mantra. There is no striving in resting…there is no stress.
And so I am challenged to wait on God;
to submit my plans to Him and trust Him with the outcome. Trust. Rest. Peace.
My heart’s desire is to truly know how to trust God’s plan and rest in it. And
the subsequent peace is beyond “comprehension.” We can’t even imagine the power
of God’s peace to give our hearts the rest we’re longing for.
“My soul finds rest in God alone; my
salvation comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my
fortress, I will never be shaken.” (Psalm
62:1-2) Lord, please help me to remember that you are my fortress and my soul
can find rest in You. You see these things that I’ve been assigned and the
adversity that I face. You haven’t abandoned me. With your strength, I will
accomplish them in due time. Please help me to trust You with everything.
“…for He (God) Himself has said, ‘I will not in any
way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. (I will) not, (I
will) not, (I will) not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor let
(you) down (relax My hold on you)! Assuredly not!’” (Hebrews 13:5 AMP)
