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I don't think I think enough.
Thursday, January 12, 2017
a clear message

As usual, my mind has been preoccupied with numerous thoughts. Though I've gotten over the phase of worrying and fear, I still cannot help but overthink from time to time.

This is the first time I've participated in the church's prayer and fasting, to which my objective is to be fully dependent on God. Truth be told, I was concerned about the physical aspect because for the duration of six days, I said I would stick with eggs, kamotes and potatoes, tea, and water. No coffee for six days was what I was most apprehensive about, honestly, because I've been dependent on it, especially at work. But I had to keep reminding myself that I had to be dependent on God for strength.

So anyway, I was pondering on a few things from "news" I've heard over the weekend and brought it up to God, among many others.

And then I awoke Tuesday morning with this: 
Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.
Proverbs 19:21 

Well, I did pray to God about being totally dependent on Him! I think, too, that this answers many questions I have in my heart. I like to be spontaneous, yes, but I'm also the type to prefer to be strategic in my actions, whether at work, towards conflict, or basically any plan I have set in my mind. So this verse definitely speaks to me in volumes.

I may keep planning, strategizing, making lists of pros and cons before making decisions, and making sure to only get the best outcome, but God's purpose will always prevail, no matter what. And God's way is always the best way. That, I have no doubt about. : )

chrisfel at 02:51