Plan Z

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)