Matt 16:24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow Me.”
I’ve mentioned many times that I’m a planner. I like to be sure I’m prepared for any eventuality so that I am not taken by surprised or inconvenienced. The truth is, I have no idea when the planner in me became so dominant, nor did I realize until recently how incredibly entrenched I have become in a completely prepared life, a life with no surprises. One of my devos this morning was frighteningly accurate when it said, “Lord, I want to be pleasing to You, but I want to stay where I am”— comfortable, secure, not inconvenienced. Jesus, Help me.
1 Cor 15:19 And if our hope in Christ is only for this life, we are more to be pitied than anyone in the world.
I realized several weeks ago that the reality of this side of my personality is that I have become reliant on myself, not on my Savior, for my day-to-day needs. I have structured my days so I know I am prepared, which inadvertently means I don’t need to trust that my Savior will provide because I’ve got it handled. I realized that this incredible journey that my hubs and my oldest embark on one week from today will be an adventure for ALL of us, moving us out of our comfort zones and closer to Him. This journey is not something I can plan or prepare for. The LORD will provide for us all.
Col 3:2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Lord, Thank You for this day and the truths that You are placing on my heart. Thank You for the realization that my self-reliance is a massive stumbling block to my relationship with You. Help me to say YES to the opportunities You place in my path and to trust Your provision, even when I can’t plan for it. Draw us all closer to You during this incredible journey. Help us to honor You with our lives, our actions, our choices. Help us to trust and obey. Amen.
Phil 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
Have a blessed day.
My faith, my life, my teaching–it's all a work in progress.