Am I really the boss of me?

I have always had a strong faith in God and prayer has been important in my life, but I often wondered why my plans went awry when I was faithfully seeking wisdom. It is hard when we don’t get the answer we want to our prayers…especially when the answer is “no” or “wait”. I must admit that I can be impatient when I want a sign to move forward…I sometimes forge ahead…no matter the consequences which hasn’t really worked for me!

I am finding age has it’s good points…other than the arthritis in my hands…as I have the ability to look back and see how God has been the one to orchestrate my life. Last week, my morning devotional started: Approach this day with awareness of who is boss. An interesting statement in a world filled with slogans, and articles about taking charge of your own life. Speaking from experience, I can attest that being in charge of one’s own life has its casualties.How many mornings do you get up with your plan for the day and suddenly nothing is going as YOU planned.

A disruption could be presenting me with a new opportunity, preventing an unknown calamity, or it may have nothing to do with me. God is working in the lives of many around me so the inconvenience could be around someone else’s needs, but still has an impact on what I want to accomplish.

Ten years ago, I had to close a business I had started. That was one of the most challenging times that I have had. I really believed that the business would succeed and then something unexpected happened that required it to be closed. I had no job…just debt. I decided the solution was to sell my house, clear my debt and start over. It made perfect sense, so I called

That night I prayed that God would open a door and though I couldn’t see how it would happen, I decided to let go and for once not be in charge of my life. One week later, I was unexpectedly invited to return to work for Apple and to top that off (which is hard to top) I was called to interview for a contract job which I also accepted. I was on Cloud 9 to say the least. When we think He isn’t hearing us…He is putting His plan into action…coordinating a cast of thousands I imagine. I have learned that He is not often on my time frame, but He is faithful to answer in His time frame which is always perfect. My job is to pray and remember Who is Boss.

Thought for you: Look through a different lens when your plans go awry…take a breath and consider how to adjust looking expectantly at what God is doing in your life…God is faithful.

Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established”(Proverbs 16:1-3 ESV).

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So what’s the delay…

Have you ever crawled in bed in the evening and wondered where in the world your day went? Happens to me more than I like to think. The man in my life says I generate several lists daily…he seems to know when I’m doing it…how can I be so transparent without even opening my mouth?

I have numerous ways to generate and keep lists. Today’s mobile technology and apps really help keep me generate to-do’s. I love the Geo-fencing capabilities of being reminded of something when 

Something usually prevents me from checking all the items off my list….there are interruptions…I get sidetracked…I am putting out fires(family or work), a friend need help…my grandson runs a fever and needs to be picked up. I think it is called Life Happens…

Several weeks ago, I was so busy that I left the house only to return and as I opened the door, I knew something was terribly wrong as I smelled an oder……and then saw the exploded hard boiled egg everywhere. Thank goodness the house didn’t burn down…the cleanup definitely delayed my list.

For me…out of sight is out of mind. I think I will remember…but somehow I get busy being busy and forget. Do you ever put too much on your list? Maybe that is the delay in my writing lately…I have so much to do that one of the things I enjoy the most gets pushed down my list…

I must admit that there are times when I am just too tired to think and compose…writing isn’t always like water rolling of a duck’s back. I often wonder if I really have something interesting to say or communicate. I will get a good idea…like last week about being a mother…and miss the opportunity as I came up with the idea the day after Mother’s Day!

I will always be a list maker…but I think I will try to cut myself some slack when my list isn’t checked off at the end of the day. It might be interesting to add what I have done that wasn’t on my list to see how God has reordered my steps for the day…that might be an interesting story to share in a few weeks.

Today’s Tip…Trust God to order your day whether at home or at work. I will let you know what I discover. Have a blessed day not being in charge!

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