Ecclesiastes 7
As I sit here this morning waiting on news about a potential job offer, I must reflect on how God is in control and how He provides and that I should not worry. I've done the best I could with the job interview process and I hope that I have glorified God through the process. We should plan in concert with God's desires for our lives but we must acknowledge God's sovereignty over all things - including our lives.
When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, no one can discover anything about their future. v14
As I sit here this morning waiting on news about a potential job offer, I must reflect on how God is in control and how He provides and that I should not worry. I've done the best I could with the job interview process and I hope that I have glorified God through the process. We should plan in concert with God's desires for our lives but we must acknowledge God's sovereignty over all things - including our lives.
The Lord knows all human plans; he knows that they are futile. Psalm 94:11
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21
If we focus on renewing of the mind (Romans 12:2) we can best understand God's will for our lives and direct ourselves using God as a lamp for our feet:
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105
And I should not worry (Matthew 6:25-34).
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an incredible God who has blessed me beyond what I could have ever imagined for my life. Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love and blessing. I worry and I am often harsh with my words and actions. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
