Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV///0 “For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the Lord, “Plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
Years ago, while walking in the park with my friend Janelle, she gave me excellent advice. Our walk followed a time of chaos in my life- loss of a child, divorce and disappointment. Despite my mind and emotions being all over the place, Janelle was doing what God called her to do-shepherd and disciple me. In her patient way, Janelle simply told me to give God the pen back because HE is the author of my story, not me. That advice has stuck with me to this day.
Fast forward to more recent times. Another close friend of mine posted on social media something that said, “Sometimes I feel like my life is being written by someone who isn’t sure if they like me or not.” It brought me back to a myriad of times I’ve wondered if I had a plan or a purpose. In our human nature, we often wonder who’s behind the curtain calling the shots and why things happen the way they do. As a child of God, however, we can change our perspective.
He absolutely has a plan and a purpose for our lives.
He knows exactly how and when we are going to arrive at those plans as well.
we can know with confidence that THE somebody writing our story loves us unconditionally.
If you haven’t gotten there yet, please believe he still has a plan for you. All you have to do is surrender the pen.
Never Ending Praise The Lord 
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