THANKFUL

Chatting with Jesus
Thursday, September 26, 2024

Lord, we’re content when life flows smoothly. We prosper in body and soul, and seldom worry about tomorrow. We have no human enemies that we’re aware of. Sure, some folks might resist our efforts to better ourselves or move up the corporate ladder, while others will figuratively “stab us in the back” to keep us down. Broken-world living involves these setbacks.

Without warning, life can take a downward turn. Our plans took a detour and our path going forward appears uncertain. How did this happen? Why did this happen? Our best laid plans are scattered like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. If only we lived in simpler times.
Troubling circumstances have plagued man since Eve tried that apple pie recipe. We may not have physical enemies like the psalmist faced—our enemies are spiritual. Pride. Doubt. Unbelief. Unforgiveness. Jealousy. Rejection. These are just a handful of our many spiritual enemies that if not kept in check, will destroy our souls.

Doing life gives us countless opportunities to put our faith into action, and reaffirm that you, Lord, are who you say you are, and you will do what you say you will do. You are working your plan for our life.

The psalmist words could have been written last week.

“Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of your right hand saves me. The Lord will work out his plans for my life—for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever” (Psalm 138:7, 8).

Lord, because of your faithfulness, we can trust your plan is best for our lives. Amen, Jesus.