It’s summertime. It seems no matter where we travel there are road repairs and construction. We sit in long line-ups waiting for flaggers to direct us around the ongoing work. Sometimes we wonder if we can find a way to get to where we want to go because so many roads are being worked on. As difficult as these situations are – especially on extremely hot days – we have to keep in mind that the construction plans for these projects, and the ability of workers to follow those plans, will result in many people experiencing less frustration when they travel through these areas in the future. As we follow God’s plan for our lives today, even if some details are inconvenient in the moment, we can be assured that the building of a wonderful future is in progress.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. (Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT)
God's plan for each of us requires that we follow the details, so that we will reap the benefit. The details are clearly written in the Bible. God promises that as we follow His plans, we will be blessed. Telling the truth, completing a searching and fearless moral inventory, making amends – these are challenging parts of the recovery journey as we go through the necessary repairs and reconstruction of our lives. Taking time out to complete a treatment program, or even putting in the effort to go to a meeting after a long work day may not feel convenient in the moment. However, with a planned long-term view, they are a small inconvenience for the reward of smooth travel throughout the rest of life.
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT)
Regardless of any temporary inconveniences, let’s trust God’s master plan, follow the directions of the guides on the road, and realize the wonderful life that God has prepared in advance for us.
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