I had this verse read at my confirmation. And I've always liked it because I like knowing that God knows the plans he has for me.But sometimes this sort of thinking can actually not be all that helpful. It can actually make every decision a bit too huge. I remember making my decision of where I was to go to college. And the weight I put on that decision was ridiculous. I was deciding between two almost identical schools but was waiting and begging for God to tell me which school to go to. And honestly, looking back on it, there wasn't a "right" or "wrong" place for me to go. In the end, I just had to make a decision and go.
I do believe that God does call us to particular people and places at certain times. I have stories unending from my own life that confirms this is truth. But I also believe that we probably could sit still for a whole lot of our life waiting for direction as to what to do next, when God has also created us to be creative with our gifts. We're called to step out in faith, even if we haven't heard a difinitive word from the Lord.
Not sure I'm getting this all across how I'd like...but I read a post a few weeks ago from Donald Miller and I've been thinking about it ever since. Take a minute to read it.
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We are talking about "our calling" in our small group. We're reading If you Want to Walk on Water You Have to Get Out of the Boat by John Ortberg. This is similar to a conversation we had recently...I passed this along to them. Thanks for your, and Donald Miller's, thoughts!
This whole topic has had me really thinking. I almost feel gripped by it. The truth is I am confused and perplexed. On one hand I completely agree with you and Donald because that is how I live my life, but in my heart of hearts I believe something different. I believe that I so lack the ability and discipline of listening and waiting on God that the mindset that God doesn't have a specific plan for me is all too convenient for me and doesn't encourage me to go to Him any more than I already do or don't. Thanks for bringing up a subject that is challenging and outside of the normal day to day. I am now challenged to live what I believe is truth and know that part of God's plan and desire for me is to pursue Him with every thing I can.
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