"We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps." Proverbs 16:9 NLT
Thousands of runners around the world were disappointed yesterday when Boston Mayor Marty Walsh made the announcement that the 2020 Boston Marathon had been canceled. "There's no way to hold this usual race format without bringing large numbers of people into close proximity," he said. "This kind of event would not be responsible or realistic on September 14th or anytime this year." All registered participants will be offered a full refund for their entry fee, and the race will be replaced by a virtual event in which participants can earn their finisher's medal by verifying that they ran 26.2 miles on their own within a six-hour time period. Walsh called this a "difficult adjustment," but said that "meeting tough challenges is what the Boston Marathon is all about."
And you know, when it comes to adjusting to difficult changes in life - changes that sometimes come out of nowhere and come with challenges - you and I would do well to remember that "we can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps." That means, no matter how in control of our lives we feel we are, we ultimately aren't in control of anything. And can you think of any better way the Lord could remind us of this than by changing our plans? I don't know about you my friend but I sure need this reminder from time to time. I’d venture to say that we all do.
So knowing that God is good and His plans are always better than ours, let our response to any "difficult adjustment" period in our life be to humble ourselves before Him and say, "Lord, what would You have me do instead? What do You want me to learn from this? I acknowledge that You are in total control of my life and I commit my plans to You."
Heavenly Father, thank You for being a God who is always faithful. Cause us to remember all the ways You have been faithful in the past that we would trust You in the present and for our the future. Cause us to also remember the many times Lord that You caused a change in our plans that worked out better than anything we could have ever imagined. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
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