“The Best Laid Plans”

“Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own.  Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track.  Don’t assume that you know it all.” –Proverbs 3:5-6 MSG

In the book “To A Mouse”, there’s a line that says, ‘The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.’  That statement is so true.  We set out with excitement to plan something.  Everything seems to be lined up and ready, and then disaster strikes.  Why?  Because we leave God out of the planning, and then expect Him to bless it.  Wrong order.  “Listen for God’s voice in everything you do”.  That means spending time in prayer and meditation before you move.  Think about it, seeking Him first can save you a lot of time, aggravation, and clean up.  God is concerned about every area of our lives.  He certainly knows what’s best for us.  And nothing catches Him by surprise.  So sit back and relax.  Let Him do the heavy lifting!

Margaret Slaughter