His Plans

 

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"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD. (Jeremiah 29:11)

For months, we've planned the family beach trip. For months, we've asked Jesus for good health, good weather, safe travel, and good times.

With the trip is just days away, two of the grands have been exposed to covid; one of the two now has cold-like symptoms.

This morning's devotional read: "What do you have in your hand? Give it to God and watch Him work."

What do I have in my hand? 

Plans. Long-time, heartfelt plans.

Lord, I give my plans to You and ask for Your plans — Your good and perfect plans.

"This is what the Sovereign Lord says, '. . . those who hope in Me will not be disappointed." (Isaiah 49:22-23)

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Good Ol' Summertime

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"Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come!" (Song of Solomon 2:12)

It's good ol' summertime! 

 

I believe the Lord said, "Write less and visit more, but still feed My sheep." (So, blog posts may be hit and miss for a while.)

Beloved, what are your God assignments this summer? May God bless the work of your hands for His glory!

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Present

 

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"Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it." (Hebrews 2:1)

I want to be present.

In the now.

All there.

Listening carefully.

Paying close attention to whoever I'm with.

God.

My Phillip.

My kids.

My grandkids.

Extended family.

Friends.

The cashier at the grocery store.

Everybody.

All there.

Listening.

Paying attention.

Help me, Lord Jesus!

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