There is a Master plan...

You know life has its ups and downs. There are no paths to go around the valleys/mountains--you have to go through them. Sometimes it can just seem unfair, can't it? How can you go from an extremely wonderful spiritual time where you feel completely close to God to feeling as if you cannot connect with Him at all?

These are all questions that I believe we all ask from time to time. The truth is--life is not fair. Life just happens. But I am convinced that even in the worst of times that God knows exactly where we are. His love is still there-wherever you may find yourself. If you have lost everything and are living in the streets--God is there. If you have become independently wealthy but it has seperated you from your loved ones--God is there. If you have never heard the gospel and you are living in a place where it is illegal to spread the gospel--God is there. The truth is--God is everywhere--His love cannot be fathomed.

When you are facing a tough time in life, it is so important to count your blessings. It will help you to know that God is still working and He does have a plan for your life. Always remember that. You cannot go farther than the reach of God's love--it's everywhere. His plan doesn't stop for you when you mess up. The plan is still there. This is not to say that sin does not have a consequence because it does--but God still loves you the same and He still has a plan for your life. God doesn't give up on you. Even when you don't believe in yourself--He believes in you. He knows what you are capable of. He knows what is in store for your life. You can trust Him.

It is so hard to let go of this ownership mentality and just give it to God--but when you do--when you actually surrender everything to God--life becomes so much easier. When you realize that you are not the owner of your life but instead you are the steward of God's gift of life--it is completely freeing. You don't have to live in stress--God has a plan. You don't have to be burdened down with worry--God has a plan. When there is not enough money--God has a plan. When your friends aren't there--God has a plan. When you are dying--God has a plan.

Who are we to try and comprehend or second guess God's plan? Why do we think we know everything? Why does God's plan have to make sense to us? Why can't we just follow Him regardless of how good it feels? Why can't we just be obedient? Why are we so hard-headed?

God is not asking us for much--just obedience. Why is that so hard? We just assume that we are the only ones who know what is good for us. I know from experience that what we assume is good for us is not necessarily what is best for us. God knows best. We can trust Him. We can avoid so much pain and hurt if we just learn to trust God and follow Him. I don't know about you but I want to follow Him better. I want to be more obedient. I want to know that I am taking the right steps to propel me into God's perfect plan for my life.

I know He has wonderful things planned. I can't wait to see what they are!