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Thought for today: "I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
I love a good movie. Action, romance, suspense - every new twist keeps me glued to the screen. I cheer when the characters are successful and cry when things get tough. As the plot unfolds, I marvel at the creativity of the screenwriters.
But sometimes the events of my own life seem to play out like a bad movie. When a new romance doesn't turn out as hoped, or I don't get the job I desire, I have to stop and remember I'm only seeing the movie one small scene at a time. God, on the other hand, has seen the film in it's entirety. He wrote the script! Perhaps that romance didn't work because soon God will have someone else for me. Or maybe a better job offer is only a few months away. We can't know the future, but we know that God does. God has a distinct plan for our lives and knows what is best for us in all situations.
When scenes from my life don't fit the desired storyline, it's good to know that there is a divine screenwriter who already has the plot planned perfectly.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for having a plan for our lives. Help us to trust you more. Amen
Belinda S. Ayers - Virginia Beach, Virginia
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I am a woman, I make mistakes. I make them often. God has given me a talent and that's it. ~ Jill Scott
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