Plans

I read Erin's post and it made me want to post something. It encouraged me! I feel like there is so much going on right now that I could talk about, so I just picked one thing that i think we all can relate to. Sound good? Awesome.

I'm fairly certain that each one of us make plans. Even those of us who aren't exactly what you would call "planners." I mean, short term plans like going to the movies on a Friday night with friends still counts. Question: Do y'all ever just stop and think about the future? Like, honestly stop, drop what you're doing, and wonder what your future holds? I know i do it all the time. Sometimes it's overwhelming. Mostly because i'm the kind of person who has not a clue in the world what the rest of my life is going to look like. Nothing. Nada. Zip. Except, i do know that the Lord will be in control of it.

So this thought, the image that comes up when i think of the future--a big, black hole full of who knows what--can throw me off sometimes. Do any of y'all feel the same? It's horrifying and thrilling at the same time not knowing what you will be doing and where you will be in 10 years. Or 5 years. Or even tomorrow. Life as we know it could drastically change any second. It's like riding a roller coaster...it looks awesome, you hope it will be awesome, but fear can sometimes cloud your view and throw off your intentions of riding it.

My roller coaster is in pitch black right now. And to be completely honest, that thought really does scare me at times. But that's the moment when I have to remember that God is in control of this ride, and it IS gonna be awesome if i let him make it awesome. Because I sure can't do it. So ask yourself: are you letting the ride be awesome? Or are you afraid when faced with uncertainty and big decisions that you have no idea what choice to make? "Never be afraid to trust and unknown future to a known God." ~Corrie ten Boom. Don't let fear take the fun, thrill, and joy out of your roller coaster. Ride it with the confidence that God will come through and work in your favor!

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28.

HE HAS CALLED US. Answer his resounding call and "take every captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." (1 Corinthians 10:5) And then "cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." (1 Peter5:7)

Take him by the hand and walk into tomorrow knowing that HE is in control, and that you don't have to worry one bit, because God's got your back. Love y'all...keep on rockin.

-Alexa