God's Plan For You

God's plan for us is very simple. We sometimes over complicate things when we pick and choose only parts of His plan. We need to remind ourselves of how God's plan fits together just like His word. Today, many people (even in churches) walk around on a daily basis aimlessly. They work their jobs and take care of their families while struggling to understand what it is that God wants for their lives.

Jeremiah 29:11 says, For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. God is telling each of us He has a specific plan (thoughts) for our lives. The definition of a plan is: a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something. It is important to note that God has a plan ready for us, but we have to accept His proposal. Did you also notice Jeremiah ends this verse with the assurance of heaven for believers as a part of God's plan? We have an expected end!

As Christians, it is also important to remember that our enemy has a plan; he wants to normalize evil and make us comfortable with it. Look at verses 8-9 in Jeremiah 29, it warns us of this very thing. An important factor in warfare is to know your enemy and be able to recognize their plan(s). In the spiritual battle we fight, it is vital we recognize both God's plan for our salvation and the devil's plan to destroy it.

God's plans are there for you and me, our families, our churches and our jobs. His plan involves ALL aspects of our lives. Do you search out God and His will for everything in your life? If not, His plan for you is not complete. First, you have to be willing to listen to His plan. Second, you have to be willing to trust His plan. And third, you have to be willing to carry out His plan...

Pastor Aaron