THANKFUL

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Lord, You know everything about me, and according to Psalm 139, before I was born, You had a plan for my life. But when I’m uncooperative with Your plan, must You compare me to a mule? Seriously?  Couldn’t You use a more gentle animal? A puppy maybe? I confess that occasionally I may be a little obstinate, and I promise to work on that. That being said, You have stated clearly in Your Word:

 “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control” —Psalm 32:8 (NLT)

Lord, Your plans are always better. You have the whole view of my life from beginning to end, yet our humanity seeks to rule ourselves and resist any who opposes our plans. As a Christ follower, however, I must seek to imitate Jesus. He was completely submissive to Your will and plans. “Not my will, but Your will, oh God,” he cried as He faced taking on the sins of the world, (Matthew 26:39).

Lord, You haven’t called me to take on the sins of the world, but You have called me to be a “light in the darkness around me.”  Guide me along Your path for my life as I submit to Your plans.

“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

As Christ followers, forgive our mule-like tendencies. May we all submit to Your plans, Lord.  Amen.