The Grand Plan of Things

I moved back home! I arrived less than a week ago, and started working two different accounts for one employer, on Monday. I was excited to work. I've been off of work for the last two months, and I missed it. Zech started school, and I could see how happy he was to be home and with friends and family that he knew. I was happy to see him full of joy, love, peace, and happiness.

During this time of adjustment, with more to come, I'm sure, I'm glad I have a God who loves me enough to listen, and to speak. He is teaching me more about being His child and letting Him be my Father. Some things I am learning:
Everyday is a NEW day...a new beginning in  which I am blessed to be aware of the choices I have in front of me. Not everyone is aware of the choices they have. I have been praying more, reading the Bible more, in an effort to stay connected and led by my Lord, Jesus Christ. I can always tell the difference in my attitude and approach on everyday problems when I pray and read the Bible. When I read and pray, my focus is placed on the important things, and I am no longer caught up in the emotions and problems of my life. I am focused on doing what is right to please my God, on the real issues at heart, and what my role in them needs to be. I'm not here to make it all about me. I understand now that my life is short, that God put me on earth for a purpose, and that purpose isn't one big thing I do in my life. The purpose, in The Grand Plan of Things (God's plan) is be more like Him, less like me. It changes the little choices I make all day long.

There are two ways to see God (for those who believe): As your savior, or as your Lord and Savior. He has saved you. Having a savior is a wonderful thing, but when I started coming to Him to lead me, I let Him have authority over myself, my spirit, who I am, and everything I do. Basically, my life. I let Him become my master. He's a loving master, one who knows exactly who I am, who isn't judging me, but walking with me, assuring me everything will be okay. He's not simply telling me what to do for the sake of it. He loves us, and so out of love comes the willingness to forgive, to lead, to show you the way, through Him. That keeps me going everyday, knowing I don't have to worry, and I don't have to give up. He is walking with me every step of the way. I don't have to "figure out" what the right thing is, because when I pray, and I listen, He lets me know. He gives me peace that I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be.