Scanning the Horizon
You can make plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail. Proverbs 19:21
Asking God what to do now takes practice. If you are anything like me, I have a written agenda that keeps me on track…until He presents another plan or activity of His choice. There have been moments of regret when I did not surrender to His will which have provided some painful life-lessons. In the process, I have become aware that my plans are earthly based and His have eternal significance. Sarah Young, (Jesus Listens) shares a prayer that ties all this together nicely.
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King of kings,
You are my Lord! I delight in relating to You as my Friend and the Lover of my soul. Yet I realize that You are also Lord of lords and King of kings—sovereign over all. I can make some plans as I gaze into the day that stretches out before me, But I need to hold my plans tentatively—anticipating that You may have other ideas. The most important thing to determine is what You want me to do now.
I often waste time scanning the horizon of my life, searching for things that have to be done sometime. Help me instead to concentrate on the task that is before me and on You—the One who never leaves my side. As I let everything else fade into the background, my mind becomes uncluttered—making room for You to occupy more and more of my thinking.
When I finish what I’m working on right now, I can ask You to show me what to do next. You guide me step by step as I walk along the path of Peace in trusting dependence on You. Thank You, Lord, for giving me strength and blessing me with Peace.
In Your exalted Name, Jesus,
Amen
Revelation 17:14 Luke 1:79 Psalm 29:11
Mo Johnston with Sarah Young
Photo: Michael Johnston