The Lord’s plan for our lives is good – Jeremiah 29:11
The Lord is our Abba father. He loves us and wants to give us the best in life. We should always remember that all good things come from the kingdom of God.
But sometimes, when things do not turn out, according to our expectations and our human plans, we feel sad ,disheartened, and maybe question the will of God in our lives. This is a test of our faith. Do we stand firm on the word of God, which he has promised us in Jeremiah 29:11 or do we try to do things according to our human will and not God’s word .
When we face challenges in our lives, we must remember Jesus has said in John 16:33 “ In the world, you will have trials and tribulation but be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world”. Sometimes we are only willing to listen to the word of God when it is beneficial or according to our human will, but we have to be aware that if things are not going, according to our expectations then we should slow down and try and understand what is God’s will for us in that situation and time.
Are we living a life of surrender to God’s will or trying hard to resist God’s will .
When we were living in Bangalore , we wanted to buy an apartment in a particular complex but nothing was falling into place, which made me feel extremely disheartened and disappointed. Then finally we were able to book an apartment and gave the deposit for it but after a few months due to some issues we had to take back the deposit .
As this entire process had stretched for long time it was frustrating .But then a few months later we relocated out of Bangalore and then by God’s infinite grace very easily we were able to buy a house instead of an apartment. Looking back I realize that it wasn’t God’s will that we should purchase that apartment and He stepped in and took things in a different and better direction when we were able to surrender to His divine and perfect will.
For we know that according to Romans 8:28 “God works for the good of those who love him.”
Prayer
ABBA father, we pray that you work in each and everyone of us, in our mind and heart that everything we say ,think and do should be according to your will not our human will. Because you know what is best for us for the plans you have for us is to prosper us and not cause us harm , to give us hope and a future. So Lord we trust in you and will not rely on our own understanding but in all our ways we will acknowledge you, and you will make all our paths straight .
In Jesus mighty name we pray. Amen
Sol. Rumna Gomes