As human beings we love to be in control. Some more than others, but nonetheless, in control. We plot out our lives, our accomplishments, our milestones, etc…. And then when we don't get to live our plotted point on the plan, we freak.
I've lived this with the journey of "Larry the lesion" -- which by the way is completely gone! And, though Larry is completely gone, he has left me a little more dependent on people which makes me feel not in control. It feels different to me, but I have a friend who tells me that independence is not necessarily being able to do everything on your own but being able to tell other people your needs. But, the way I see it, we shouldn't plot our plans in detail -- contrary to popular belief -- as we are not the ones in control. God and the universe are in control. God knew us and our destinies before we were even conceived in the womb. So I would make a fuzzy outline of my life plan and leave room for change that tend to veer us off our line.
I've lived this with the journey of "Larry the lesion" -- which by the way is completely gone! And, though Larry is completely gone, he has left me a little more dependent on people which makes me feel not in control. It feels different to me, but I have a friend who tells me that independence is not necessarily being able to do everything on your own but being able to tell other people your needs. But, the way I see it, we shouldn't plot our plans in detail -- contrary to popular belief -- as we are not the ones in control. God and the universe are in control. God knew us and our destinies before we were even conceived in the womb. So I would make a fuzzy outline of my life plan and leave room for change that tend to veer us off our line.
Proverbs 19:21English Standard Version (ESV)
21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man,
but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.
but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.
Romans 8:28English Standard Version (ESV)
28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good,[a] for those who are called according to his purpose.
Joshua 1:9English Standard Version (ESV)
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Jeremiah 29:11English Standard Version (ESV)
11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare[a] and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
