Most of us enjoy feeling in control of our own schedule and grow
frustrated when things don't go according to plan. Yet if we truly desire to
walk in the center of God's perfect will, we must become willing to cooperate
with His time frame.
Consider how you pray about situations in your life. Without realizing
it, you may be demanding that God follow the schedule you've constructed
according to your very limited human wisdom. Yet if we believe He is who He
says He is, how can surrendering to His way not be to our benefit? Think about
His unique, praiseworthy qualities:
• His all-encompassing
knowledge: Unlike us, the Lord has complete awareness about our world and the
details of every individual life--past, present, and future.
• His complete wisdom: God
understands man's every motive, whereas none of us are able to accurately
discern people's intentions. We make choices based on partial information,
whereas He has the wisdom to take action based on truth.
• His unconditional love: Our
Creator is always motivated by love and constantly has our best in mind. Unless
we trust His heart, our view of reality will be distorted.
• His perfect sufficiency: At
just the right time, God will provide us with everything we need to carry out
His plan.
Submitting to God's timetable requires faith and courage. Believe in
the goodness of His heart and His plans--and determine to wait until He gives
the signal to move forward. Then, as you follow His schedule, you'll experience
the joy of watching Him make all things beautiful in His timing.
(Rom 11:33-36)
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