Jeremiah 29:11-13

Today at 11:00am, me and two really good friends of mine, Melissa (Mis) and Jenna, at panera for lunch. We spent the whole time talking about work, and school, and the guys in our lives haha! But one subject that we just found ourselves talking about alot was our future. Where we were planning on gonig after Blackhawk? What we were going to major in? Where we wanted to live? As im sitting there listening and conversing with them on this topic, i realize that Mis and Jenna are really freaking out about their futures. And as i hear the things they are worrying about, im thinking to myself, and also saying outloud, that Im not scared about my life. Im not worrying. I began to think, well why am i not scared? Why am i so calm about all of this? And then Duh! a light went off im my head..Im not worried because i know that God has a plan for me! Jeremiah 29:11 says: " For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." ..See, i know that God has a plan and a purpose for me, and you. He keeps his promises! Our lives have already been planned out. He knows every single thing going on in your life today, and where you will be 5 years from now. But the scripture doesnt end there. It goes on in verse 12 saying: "In those days when you pray, I will listen." ..Meaning that it takes just more than having a knowledge and understanding that God has it all under control. You have to then continue to ask Him for guidence. Ask him for His plan/will for your life. You then have to not only talk to Him about what He wants you to do with your life, but then in return, you must listen. Listen to what He says. Verse 13 says: "If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me."... If a man listens to God, and hears what He says, and then does not do it, to Him, it is sin. Knowing what God wants from us, and then turning it down, is a huge slap in the face to God. Its basically us saying to Him that, yeah thats a nice plan that you have for me God, but i think that this would be better. We try to talk God into what WE want. Thats not the way to go. You have to be willing to do what He wants, and to do it the way He wants it done. I am constantly seeking Gods approval for what I do. I always pray that He gives me guidance for what He wants me to do. I say everyday to God, "Here i am Lord send me! I am willing to do what you want me to do. Where you lead me, I will follow. Whatever it is, i know you are with me. And i know you will never leave me, or bring me to a situation that we cannot handle Together!" So, while others seem to be stressing about what life is going to bring their way, Im sitting calmly, waiting for Gods instructions. Ill take one day at a time. Donig everything for God, and with God! Where he leads me, I will follow. With my whole heart, i belive that God wants the best for everyone! I live for the one and the only true God!