"In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps." Proverbs 16:9
Harry Moulton. 23. had a plan. About a half mile from the Boston Marathon finish line, while running next to his girlfriend, Kellie Marshall, 24, he was going to set the stage for a marriage proposal. Oh yes-he had been practicing this romantic speech, and how he would give it at just the right moment, for months. But he could never have imagined how it would turn out. Being a first-time marathoner, he mistakenly drank too many liquids and was fighting the urge to throw up. Not only was he too nauseous to dare open his mouth to declare his love, upon finishing, he was barely able to wobble to one knee and pop the question before it happened. You guessed it. He projectile vomited. When asked by Runners World later about the incident he said he was glad that he didn't hit his wife-to-be's shoes (because of course she said yes).
This story just goes to show that, when it comes to making plans, you and I can never be really sure how they will turn out. The bible reaffirms that when it says, "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." You see, you and I can have the best ideas and intentions but it is God who determines whether those ever come to pass. Many of us can and will arrange, design and outline our whole lives and the course we think it will take only to be surprised and frustrated when our aspirations turn out different than what we thought or expected. Wouldn't it be easier to know the path God would have us take from the beginning? Of course it would.
But how can we know? Through prayer of course. By beginning each day speaking to the Director of our steps... before we get started on making our own plans for the day. Now doesn't that sound like the best plan?
Heavenly Father, thank you for allowing us to come into your presence each and every day with our requests for guidance, discernment and a heart that would stay focused on you. Lord, help us to come daily to your throne as we ask you to guide our paths and direct our steps. And help us to remember that our best laid plans are never guaranteed but yours are. It's in your precious name we pray, Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
You lead - Jamie Grace
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