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Commit in today’s verse means “roll” as in rolling one’s burdens onto the Lord. Illustrating complete dependence on God, when we include the Creator in our plans, seeking His guidance, He either clears the path or closes the door. Blessings mean the Savior’s best for us, and not all our ideas fall into the “best” category.
Each Sunday morning, I write this verse in my journal and pray over the week ahead. Looking at my calendar, I talk to God about what I’ve scheduled and ask Him to guide my steps. And every week, I ask the Lord not to let me miss any divine appointments.
Since I started praying over my calendar, not one week has gone as planned. Each day, as the Lord leads me where He wants to go, appointments get added and dropped from my calendar. Knowing I’ve given my schedule to God, when things turn out differently than I thought they would, I know without a doubt who made the schedule change.
When you study the life of Jesus, it becomes apparent that He didn’t mind interruptions. Crowds of sick people surrounded the Savior, interrupting His preaching. When the four friends lowered their paralytic friend through the roof, it interrupted Jesus’ talk. And the bleeding woman who touched Christ’s cloak stopped him on His way to heal a 12-year-old girl. Never does the Lord get irritated at the disruption of His schedule, handling them all with grace and love.
Submit your plans to the Lord and let Him adjust your schedule. Discover the joy of letting God fill in your calendar, knowing He wants to give you the best!
Journal Question:
How have you submitted your plans to the Lord?
How do you respond when things don’t go your way?
In what ways can you let God lead you today?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for wanting the best for us. Please open the doors you want us to walk through and close the ones you don’t. Let us not miss any divine appointments, and in all things, may we bring glory and honor to You.
IJNIP. Amen
