Isn't it amazing that in the blink of an eye all of our best plans can be thrown to the wind? It is that way in all areas of life. An accident can change the whole course of a life. The wrong word or lack of one can ruin a relationship. Poor business practices can leave a successful career crumpled in a heap at the bottom of the ladder. The economy can cause a handsome investment portfolio to become worthless. So what are we to do? Not plan?
James 4:13-16 tells us, 'Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow, we shall go to such and such a city, and spend a year there and engage in business and make a profit." Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away. Instead, you ought to say, "If the Lord wills, we shall live and also do this or that." But as it is, you boast in your arrogance; all such boasting is evil.'
Even with doing this, sometime it seems everything falls apart. What then? Turn to the Scripture again. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight." Sometimes, maybe that is now for you, it feels like you are walking blindly with no idea in what direction to turn, but even then God is in control. He loves you with an everlasting love. His arms are beneath you ever ready to catch you when you fall or to pick you up after you hit the ground. He will use either one to complete His purpose in your life. He loves you. You are a special treasure to Him. He delights in you. So, no matter what is going on in your life, rest. Stop fretting and rest in His great love.
The LORD bless you with thrusting the full weight of your situation into His hands.
I love you,
Ruth
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