Welcome to this week’s  “In the Little things” podcast.  Today, we’re going to consider how easy it is to cling to control over our lives.  Sometimes, we even remind ourselves that God is a God of order to justify hanging onto that control a little too tightly.  And then we get frustrated when things don’t go as planned and we are faced with unmet expectations or a sudden turn of course.   Well, I’m here to tell ya I was kind of like that.  But then I learned loosening my grip on my plans ended up leading to some pretty awesome experiences!

Scripture:

Proverbs 19:21  Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.

Jeremiah 29:11  “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Proverbs 15:22Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.  (Our revised, loosely-held plans for travel took into account the advice of others who had gone before us.)

Application:  Are you a control freak?  Seriously… do you have a hard time letting anyone else run the show other than your organized, detailed calendar?  While having a schedule and living an organized life can be very good things, enslaving yourself to the idea of how you THINK things should be done and not allowing room for God to move can keep you from something bigger and better He has planned for you and your family!

Challenge: Ask God what He wants you to add to your calendar and where He might want you to leave wiggle room.  When asked to take on a new activity, go to the Lord first to make sure it’s something He wants you to do.  And when things don’t go as planned, don’t freak out!  It’s okay; God’s got this. Ask Him if there’s something He wants you to see or do. You never know if He might be teaching you something or connecting you to someone who, for example, might need to hear about Him or would be an encouragement to you!

Devotional Insight: “Let go and let God” is more than just a cute phrase.  It doesn’t mean we live our lives willy nilly and never make plans.  But let’s write those plans in clay rather than stone!  Ya never know when the Lord will put something amazing in your path, and you could miss it if you’re too busy being frustrated with a sudden change in plans.

Thank you for listening to today’s podcast. It’s “in the little things” we  see  God’s love!  If you enjoyed this podcast, I encourage to hit the “like” button.  And if you do not want to miss any, please hit the “subscribe” button. Please share this podcast with anyone you feel would be inspired, encouraged and strengthened by it. If you would like to support Annabelle Ardent’s Ministry, please go to AnnabelleArdent.com where you can learn more about the ministry and Annabelle.  May God bless you as you encounter Him  on your journey, and I hope that you will see His love ‘in the little things!” See you next week! Until then, Keep  smiling! Remember, you  ARE indeed precious!!!! (Proverbs 3:15)

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