His Thoughts. His Plans

So I am going to deviate before I even start this blog. I just love God's love. It just gets me so excited because of how dynamic it is. All of his love is wrapped aroundt giving and sacrifice. He gives from Heart. He is love. God is just beautiful. He is beautiful in his plans for us, He is beautiful in his guidance. He is even beautiful in our storms. The fact that we can have a relationship with his is so great. I just love him.

I love the idea of how Gods plans for us works out. We never even know what God's plans are for us yet he knows. He has designed our lives in a way that honors him and lifts us up at the same time. Before we were ever even a thought. Before we were ever a twinkle in our parents eyes, God had a plan for us. ( Before I shaped you in the womb, I knew all about ou. Before you saw the light of day, I had holy plans for you: A prophet to the nations- that's what I had in mind for you Jeremiah 1:5 MSG) It's kind of cool that He had everything together for us.

It easy to get distracted about the plans for our life. Often because of what the world has become as of late, that time is not on our side and we have to get what we can when we can get it. We don't have that sense of time that was evident before christ showed up. People had to wait years in order to see the things of God manifest. One thing I do know though is that they ALWAYS manifested. Why? Because God is a great God and his words never come back to him void."So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it". Isaiah 55:11 KJV We never have to worry about something that God promised us to never show up unless we are not in his will. Other than that we should definitely reap the harvest of God's blessings. 

Another thing that might get us crazy and off plan is the idea that we as humans don't have the first clue of what God has planned for us, so we worry become doubtful then ultimately take things into our own hands. God gave us all free will. If we put our hands on to what God naturally had his hands on he moves out of the way. Because if we are both operating on a thing then it is no longer free will. With God being supreme it automatically becomes him controlling us.. That won't happen. If we allow God to guide us or to inform us on his plans then it makes things a little more easier. The best way to know what God's plan for us is to ask him! "For I know the thoughts that I think towards you saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Jeremiah 29:11 KJV In some translations thoughts is translated into plans!

Because we are part human and because our flesh likes to do things on it's own there are a lot of times when we let ourselves take our own plans and run with them instead of consulting God. Then we get mad when the plans that we thought we had going for us don't work out. Quickly forgetting that  "I am the vine you are the branches, the one who remains in me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do nothing without me." John 15:5 Holman Christian Standard Bible 

It might look like its working for a little bit but then you notice that things aren't working out the way you thought that they should. Then you get mad at God when your plans change when in reality if we just stick to God's plan for our life we won't have to worry about the wandering plan. 

So what happens when we lives God's way? Galatians 5:22-24 says in the message bible "But what happens when we live God's way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard- things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely. Legalism is helpless in bringing this about; it only gets in the way. Among those who belong to Christ, everything connected with getting our own way and mindlessly responding to what everyone else calls necessities is killed off for good-- crucified." to be honest I couldn't just stop the verses there:
25-26 since this is the kind of life WE have CHOSEN, the life of the Spirit, let us make sure that we do not just hold it as an idea in our heads or a sentiment in our hearts, but work out its implications in every detail of our lives. That means we will not compare ourselves with each other as if one of us were better and another worse. We have far more interesting things to do with our lives. Each of us is an original."

Every single one of us is destined to do something great for God in some way when we stick to his plans. Why not find out what it is? Then when you find out GO WITH IT! But first you must pray! PRAY! PRAY! PRAY! Without Prayer you will never know the plans. A chair will never tell the creator what is designed to do. The creator decides what the chair will do, how much weight it will hold, what color it looks like, what type of wood, does it interlock with other chairs. If it is stackable, If it has a fluffy seat or not. Let God create you, lead you and guide you to be something beautiful and to do something great!

Don't leave Yourself Out

This is just an inspiration to those who feel left out. I just want to say that you are not left out. God has called you to something higher and something greater. It's not always easy when your destined to be set apart. When your life no longer reflect that of this world. When your calling supersedes the limits placed by man. Don't ever for a second doubt your life. Remember that we are each individual people not everything in this world is for you. But what is for you....is for you, and no one and nothing can take that away from you.

 You are special. You are one of a kind. You are a part of an infinite plan. If you stick with it you will see your reward( And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not Galatians 6:9). You will see what your hard work, your sacrifice, your tears, your bloodshed will render. That peace that comes..... No one will be able to take that away. The Joy... No one can steal it. What ever that thing is that you feel you are missing out on, take some time and weigh the reasons that you feel you need to do it, feel it, be around it ( or them). If your motive is not aligned with Godly things and only reflects selfish thoughts then leave it alone. Following that leads you right down a path that will take time to circle back from where you first stepped off. You don't have time for that. If everyone else is walking down that path... You stay straight. ⁽Don’t look for shortcuts to God. The market is flooded with surefire, easygoing formulas for a successful life that can be practiced in your spare time. Don’t fall for that stuff, even though crowds of people do. The way to life—to God!—is vigorous and requires total attention MSG).Each of us MUST go down our own paths that God has set up for us.(For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do Ephesians 2:10 ESV)I know it looks like other's paths are far more fun and more entertaining but don't try to jump ship on your own path. When your going through a rough time that other person may be going through something good, yet when your going through a good time that same person may be going through something rough. You trying to follow down paths could work something like traffic lights down a busy highway, If timed just right you could get all the red lights... or all the green lights.Instead of putting yourself at risk to run through every yellow light to not be stopped by someone else's red light... live your own life.

Now with all that being said...GO out there and do what God has called you to do! Have courage once you are operating in your calling, you aren't really going to be thinking about what someone else is doing with their life unless it is something that your calling affects or affects you personally(Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest Joshua 1:9). Don't volunteer to be that person that stays home and does nothing. To afraid to spread your wings, to afraid to interact with others. No. Go out there and use the gifts God gave you. Then you won't have time to think if your being left out. Remember you are part of a big picture. There is no way TO be left out... unless you leave yourself out.

Want friends? Be one (A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother Proverbs 18:24 KJV).
You want places to go? Go where God leads you (The LORD says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Psalm 32:8 NLT)

Also when you do it Gods way.. You wont ever have to compromise your integrity.

Its really just that simple.

You have a choice now. To allow yourself to be left out, or to be great and be included in God's plan!

Selah!!