Planning…

 

Planning…

I was reading about a bride and groom whose wedding was quickly arriving…obstacle after obstacle came their way, snow storms, lost clothing, unexpected business trips, health issues…until,the bride almost gave up…both and bride and groom were reminded that the man makes a plan, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail…

 Many are the plans in a person’s heart,but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.

Prov.19.21 NIV

This devotion came  up this morning from Cancer Companions…

 

“Cast all your cares on Him…..

Written by Elvin McLin

Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7 NIV).

It’s two in the morning! You haven’t been able to sleep. Anxiety has crept into your every thought. For some of you, the voice of your doctor telling you his findings plays over and over in your head like a bad Seventies disco song. For others, the lingering pain of chemotherapy burns every fiber of your being. Still another grapples with the gnawing thought, “How am I going to pay for an immunotherapy pill costing more than six months of my salary?” Or, “How long before I die?” The list goes on and on for those in various stages of a cancer journey. 

Through the tears of a prolonged night of constant anxiety that soak our pillows, the self-assuring words from today’s verse, 1 Peter 5:7, leap off the pages of the Bible! Strong. Definitive. Like the anchor of a massive cruise ship securing its tons of sheet metal to the dock of the anticipated port, so too the words of our Lord find their way to the depths of our heart, grabbing hold of a secure place, bringing our anxieties to a screeching halt. We come to a complete rest, allowing His words to gently calm our anxiety. Taking a deep breath, you allow yourself to hear your heavenly Father saying, “Cast all your anxiety on Me because I care for you.” The key words are “all” and “care.” Give the Lord all of it! What is it? Cancer and everything that comes with it. Why? Because He cares for you! Trust Him! 

Pray: Lord, thank You for Your promise to never leave me or forsake me in my pilgrimage through this life. Help me to be anchored tightly to the security of Your Word. Amen.

Your Turn: Make a list of the times anxiety affects you the most. Middle of the night? Before a scan? In a group of people? When you’re alone? In the car? Place today’s verse, 1 Peter 5:7, in your phone as a screensaver, on a card, or in your wallet, and read it at these difficult times.”

We have plans, we have anxieties and their best place in is God’s hand…they may not look like we thought , but they are the best…and we (I) have to rest in that…I am not saying this is easy …no…not for me…I like plans…my plans…but, I am still learning to let him lead, plan…

Thank YOU…

Cast all of my cares…

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