Plan and Pray

Posted on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 11:07

Oh, but it is a lovely day here!  The sun is beaming upon the earth, and the temperature is a balmy 54.  It makes me want to run to the shed, grab my gardening tools, and dig in!  But, I am not fooled, for I know there is cold weather still to come.  The desire is there, but all of the elements are not yet in place.

Makes one think, doesn't it?  Sometimes, we have everything we need for complete success, except one.   I used to think about that a good bit, when things weren't going the way I thought they should.   I spent a lot of time rushing, trying to force things to go my way, and when I wanted!  My, but I threw away some hours! 

Now-a-days, I have learned to go with the flow, somewhat.  As time has gone by, the Lord has shown me that if I wait on Him, when I plan a project, I will be able to fulfill my obligation to finish it.    It doesn't mean I do not get impatient, for I surely do!  But, I have realized that even in my waiting, I can be comforted with peace.  Like the young mother who has been expecting for almost nine months, I might want to hurry things along, but I know all things will come in due season.

I have quite a list of things I want to do this summer and spring.  I have two bedrooms that need painting, and an office in desperate need of organization.  There are garden and yard plans, and decisions to make regarding what to put up, and what to give away, as far as produce and the like.  I will make lists, and I will prepare to do the things that I need to do, to make my home more comfortable.  Yet, I am also leaning and relying on the Lord.   I know it is better to wait for His guidance, than attempt anything without it!  So, I will plan, but I will also pray. I will work, but I will wait.  In the fullness of His time, all will be according to His plan for me and mine.

God bless Ya'll!

Hello!

Posted by kember on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 11:56 - Link

Hi Mrs. Moore!

I just wanted to stop by and thank you for your sweet comment on my blog! It really encouraged me!

Thank you!

In Christ,
Kember

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Posted by Sher on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 08:22 - Link

Hi Mistypearl! We sure would love to have some of that balmy weather you're enjoying! Here in Upstate NY it's cold, snowy and dreary but still my thoughts are of the coming Spring! While it's sometimes difficult to wait I too have learned that rushing ahead often causes me more strife than if I just let things come naturally in their own time which is God's time and not mine!

May your day be filled with bountiful blessings and much joy! Sher