I often get frustrated when my ideals aren't my reality. I try harder and harder to make them happen.  I don't like letting go of "my" plans.  But this creates frustration and disappointment. My plans and ideals are good. Why should I have to let them go?  To get free.  Letting go of "my" plans and ideals in favor of God's vision and plans, is freeing! His are better anyway. 

Scriptures: Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 55:8-9, Mark 8:33