We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9
I was so excited, the third day of the new year was a Monday. Not too often does the beginning of the work week happen so soon after New Years Day. I had it all planned out, I was going to hit the ground running, nothing was going to stop me from accomplishing my goals for the day. Or, so I thought. But God had other plans, a truck brought many of my plans to a complete halt! Around 5:00 AM a truck wiped out the fiber optic lines in our area and for me that meant no cable, no internet and no phone. All I could say was, ugh! And it didn’t help that it was another gray day and now it was also a cold one.
But this was a new year and I was determined that I was going to keep Jesus my focus and my center, no matter what. So I began to sing praise songs, that encouraged me to extend my devotion time and I found myself having a wonderful time in fellowship with Jesus that went on all day long! It was such a productive day, things I had put off for so long, I was encouraged to get them done and it was effortless and I actually enjoyed it! I still have much left to do, but I started and it is only the beginning because my heart was encouraged. What I had been dreading was not a drudgery at all! And it was even on a cold gray day.
The difference was I delighted myself in the presence of Jesus. I walked with Him and talked with Him through the day. I leaned on His wisdom and leading as I went through things that should have been dealt with before. As I was taking a break late in the afternoon and going through some old pictures, I looked up and saw rainbows of light on my living room wall. The sun broke through and was hitting the Swaroski crystal star I had hanging over my Nativity Scene. At the same time I regained use of my technology. Light had broken through all over the place! The Light in the darkness was making Himself known to me. It reminded me that in the disappointment, cold and dreariness of the day His light was there to shine in and show me what I needed to do and what I could accomplish in spite of the hindrances. Why? Because I didn’t focus on them, I focused on my fellowship with Him. Then at the end of the day, He reminded me that the clouds always lift and we can see what was accomplished while abiding in His presence and resting in Him.
Next time my plans get tanked, I’m going to remember that day and now “with” Him I truly can do all things, under any circumstances.
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