Ever Been Frustrated?

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014 by Sherry Carter Start the Conversation

Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3

I had good intentions.

I got up, ate breakfast, got dressed, and walked the dog.

Pretty normal day so far.

I had several tasks rumbling around in my head,

So I sat quietly and talked to God about my day. I went over my list with Him and asked Him to plan my day.

I didn’t really mean it

Here’s how the day went

Laundry
3 phone calls
Two package deliveries
Two conversations with the homeowners insurance office trying to get that straightened out
Lunch
Nursery guy building 3 raised beds in the backyard had a question – couldn’t get him to shut up
Snack
Get the mail
Take out the trash
Neighbor called
2 more conversations with the homeowners insurance office

I sat frustrated because I haven’t done anything on “my” list

I had a gripe session with God

I was reminded that I did ask HIM to plan my day.

By then it’s 5:30 and I plopped down to watch the news

I wonder why God’s plan didn’t match mine?

I had a perfectly good plan.

Then I remembered:

In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9

Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21

I wonder what He plans for tomorrow?

When has God vetoed your plans?