Wednesday, January 26, 2011

To Make God Smile

There is just way too much to do in life! The problem is, I can't do it all and so I actually have to make a choice! Decisions. Options. Details. Preferences. Alternatives. Selections. Possibilities.
One life.

From my point of view, some of these choices (like jobs, collages, majors, cars, classes, when, and where) seem so pivotal. I feel like the whole future of my life depends on my decision.

Fortunately, God has a different view. He sees reality, the way things really are. The reality is, God has a plan for my life... even to the end. Because He's sovereign, God has my life under control. My choices won't be a surprise to Him.

I know this is true, but in the midst of life's craziness it's often hard to believe. Sometimes, I start believing the lie that I actually plan my life. Although I do have choices, and although my choices do effect my life, I'm not the one who directs it. I'm tired of worrying over the future, so I'm giving it over to the One who has it in His hands anyway. I will seek Him for every decision, and I will trust Him.

God delights in being trusted. Want to make God smile? Then trust Him. Trust Him with everything. Trust Him with your life. I can't see the road ahead and I still don't know what all of my decisions will be. But I'll leave the answer to God. After all, He's written all of history - I'm sure He can write my life.

A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:9

4 comments:

  1. love love love that last part...'He's written history - I'm sure He can write my life!!!'

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  2. Chloe,
    I really needed to hear that right now. Thank you for sharing. This was one of the best post I have read in a long time.

    ~Elizabeth J.

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  3. wow Chloe! I love your posts:)
    I read other blogs because they make me smile for a moment, but I read yours because it makes me think a lot about important stuff!
    Keep up the great posts:)
    God Bless <3 Alli

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  4. Thank you so much Chloe for all your encouraging and inspiring posts! God bless!

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