I'm kind of combining Days 1 and 2 for this post - Day 2 ended by saying to recognize God at work around me. Well, I'm definitely seeing that this week, but it goes back to to the teaching in Day 1. You know, I'm a planner... I have a need to be in control. Day 1 really focused on not always knowing the plans, but trusting and walking by God's side through each moment of each day.
I think it all really began a couple of weeks ago when I was talking with someone who's married to a man who makes NO plans. He is a solid Christian man, but just is what I would of called spontaneous. So God has really put this situation on my mind alot - thinking how in the world can you live like that...
But, it looks like I'm having to go without plans in what is going to be an extremely stressful holiday season. Here's an example - we don't know what exactly we're doing for Thanksgiving tomorrow. My "plans" were changed for me and now I don't know what time we're supposed to be where. I'm just waiting for someone to tell me and I'm handling the best I can.
So what I do with all of this? I think I have to look at this idea that God does not change (Malachi 3:6) and put it all together with "Seeking first his kingdom..." (Mathew 6:33). I don't think it's saying "Don't ever make plans..." I think what's it's saying is don't let your plans get in the way of God's will. I do think I get wrapped up in my own "plans" and then when somehting comes along to change them, I become frustrated, angry...or I miss an opportunity to serve someone else, or I just miss seeing God at work.
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