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It Hasn't Quite Gone As I'd Planned Dear God, What happen to my plans? They seemed so right, but absolutely everything went wrong. I am writing this with a little anger, a bit of confusion, a lot of disappointment. I know I heard Your voice in this. I was so certain that the plans I had made and the prayers I offered would be answered by You. I stepped out in Faith. I was sure You would work out the problems, walk with me down the path, and help me win the prize I was pursuing. But You didn't. I found myself at the end of my dreams, empty-handed and brokenhearted. There must be a reason. You must have seen something I couldn't. Was there a danger in my plans that would have damaged my life? Was there pain or loss I could not withstand? Were there cracks in the foundation of my future that would have collapsed the walls around me? I must know, because I believed so much in the dreams, that disappointment now haunts me. I feel daring to dream again. You are my hope and future. I long to hear Your answer. Your disappointed Child
I want you to trust Me with all your heart and not to depend on your own understanding. Along with your trust, I want you to acknowledge Me in everything you do, and I will make certain the path you choose is straight. Find your fulfillment in Me, and I will give you what your heart really desires. Continue to pledge your plans to Me and trust Me, and I will do it, if it is in My will. It was not My voice you heard. You must understand that you might choose a way that seems absolutely right to you but will end in death. I am going to keep you from getting badly hurt, and I will watch over your whole life. I will keep a close watch on everything you do all the days of your life and beyond. Hear My Words: My thinking about things is different from your thinking. Your ways are not the same as mine. My thinking and ways are as far from yours as the earth is from the sky. Even though you may have disappointment now, you will be happy because I will comfort you. When you hunger to do right more than anything else, you will be happy, because I will completely satisfy you. I am your Sun and Shield; I give favor and honor; there is not one good thing I will keep from you when you walk blamelessly.
Those who trust in Me will be blessed. Your God of Grace Author Unknown
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