GOOD PLANS AND PURPOSES OF GOD FOR ME

We’re all getting back into a rhythm in this new season.  Schools have been back in session now for a couple of weeks or more.  Things are settling somewhat into a new routine in this new season. 

I’m reminded that, as we said yesterday, in changing times God’s love for us is consistent and His goodness is greater than whatever challenges we will face in this season.

From the Bible we are reminded:

In him [Jesus Christ] all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.

Colossians 1:16

We were made by God for God’s purposes and it’s only as we get to know God’s heart and plan for us and live into it that we experience the contentment and peace that takes us through the ups and downs of everyday life. 

Heavenly Father, We thank You that we belong, that You have given us power and authority to make good decisions on behalf of ourselves and those You put into our care.  It’s only in the security and joy of our relationship with You that we can actually live well today.

We were such a wreck before we knew and experienced Your love – some of us just in our minds and hearts and others of us in our life circumstances.  Regardless, it was pretty dark and You managed to call out through the darkness to us until we heard and allowed You to bring us into Your wonderful light. 

We want to live well there today and inform as many people as we come in contact with that this is their privilege and opportunity today – to be a chosen one living in the care of a God of unfailing love and goodness.

The plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.

Psalm 33:11

We’re also grateful God for the fact that as we enter into Your purposes and live there we know we can walk confidently into a bright future because nothing can keep Your purposes from coming to pass.

So, we quiet our hearts and minds we ask You, Holy Spirit, to whisper God’s heart for us today into our soul.  Help us to hear and recognize Your voice and hold on to the good things You tell us.

Thank You God for not only making plans and having purposes we can live into, but for giving us everything we need to do that today in Jesus.  Amen