My Life, My World

Utilizing an analogy between spritual growth and a Hot Air Ballon, this Sunday my Pastor gave me some food for thought.  He mentioned that things like friends, plans, etc. can be like the sand bags on a hot air balloon, in that they hold us down.

Of particular interest to my was the part about having plans.  While its a good idea to always have a plan for your life/family, what we plan to do/have may not be God’s will.  So instead of saying, “I’m planning to do such and such,” try saying, “If its God’s will, then I’m going to do this or that.”

This really got me thinking.  I’ve always been a believer in meeting God halfway.  He’s just not going to give you what you want.  Maybe what you want doesn’t match up with His plans for you.

There are some changes I’d like to make in my life, and while I still plan to pursue those changes, I’m going into it with the idea that, “if its God’s will, this will come to be.”  If it doesn’t happen, then I take consolation that He has something better in mind.

Regardless of whether you’re planning for a new house, car, job, child, etc., its always a good idea to take into consideration what He has planned.