“For I
know the plans I have for you,”
declares the Lord, “plans to
prosper you and not to harm you, plans
to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
I
don’t know about you, but I sure love to know the places, the forecast, the
people for which I am headed, for the near future and especially the distant
future. However, we don’t always have
the insight to know exactly where we are headed.
I
began a new journey about 4 ½ years ago working in a law office. First, I am not the “sit on my duff” type of
worker. Second, I had never worked in an
office other than working for myself as a Realtor. Third, my grandmother kept referring to me as
a “secretary,” which I despised! I find
nothing wrong with secretarial types, it was just not what I preferred to be
called. However, my family needed to
eat, my husband had just lost his job and we had to close my dream business in
a down-spiraling economy. We had a 2 ½
year old son and we had to provide for him somehow. So, a job offer came my way, and I snatched it
up, secretary or not, whatever hat I needed to wear. God knew exactly what He was doing.
I
still wonder at times why I am where I am.
But, it’s the little affirmations that the Lord gives to me that allow
me a small understanding of His plans for my life. Just last week, I had the opportunity to
speak with an old friend. I did not know
where life had taken her over the past few years, not really anyway, I only
knew the good things that she posted on Facebook. She overheard a conversation that I was having
about my job and took that as a chance to open-up with me about the path she
had been traveling. She had to file
bankruptcy, the dreaded “B” word and also found herself without a home from
foreclosure. She heard me discussing
that I am a legal assistant who works bankruptcy cases and that I find joy in
being able to encourage those walking down this dark and lonely path. I was given the opportunity to listen, cry,
hug, and encourage my dear friend at a moment that I was least expecting. Wow!
The Lord sure did know the plans He had in store for me as a “secretary”
and I am so thankful the He does.
Now,
I am embarking on another new journey, parenthood for the 2nd
time. What plan does the Lord have in
store for this part of my life? If only
I knew….but, I am trusting that His plans will prove to be “a hope and a future”
for my family that only He can ordain. I
can’t wait experience the forecast.
Lord, help
me to rest in the fact that YOU know the plans that you have in store for my
future. Whether I know them fully or
not, you are in control. I am thankful
for your provisions and your affirmations.
Amen
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