Furthermore, if God allows or causes the events to happen according to his His plan and have been written in His Book of Life from before you were born, then you have to hold on to the belief that even the delays, frustrations, challenges, and yes, even the pain that you experience, is all part of the plan for you, personally, to grow and be changed by His Hand, His Leading and His GRACE. It's the leading of His Spirit. We never really recognize it as it happens, but rather, in retrospect. Then, if we take time to reflect and really LOOK, it is evident that there was a "Hand" at play to guide, encourage, prompt and be involved in the small as well as the big events of our lives.
Now...there is a battle every day for the minds and hearts of those that want to BE led. It's the battlefield of the mind. That's where it rages. It strikes in the mudane moments of the day, as well as the highly emotional ones, where, if led, can get someone totally off track. It's those wonderful things we call emotions. The Enemy has a hay day with those and any other thought that he can send into our mind that makes us doubt in the love and grace of God.
Prayer: Lord, as I walk through the day, let me hold on tightly to YOUR words, YOUR grace and YOUR leading. Help me recognize when thoughts are not my own and emotions are raging to get me off track. Help Jesus to not let go of your hand and give up. I need your strength, your wisdom and your hand in my life, in all the small moments as well the big ones. Thank you for your faithful LOVE, even though my efforts towards you are so minimal. I am amazed by your grace. Amen.
