Good Morning,
A little change in my day. I was gifted a box of assorted coffees by two friends who live in Georgia. Yes , I do have friends. My original plan was to take these coffees on a hunting trip later this year and share the experience with my hunting buddies. That coffee was staring at me this morning so I decided to open one and treat myself to a pot and I have to say this Alma Essence Expresso packs a delicious punch. Thank you Bill and Donna.
Now that you are over the thought of me actually having friends, it is time to write.
This time of year has everyone going back to school and at the college level and maybe even high school, pathways for the future have been chosen. Schooling more than ever now has the future tied to it. When choosing classes now means a vocation has pretty much been chosen. A not so wise choice of taking classes just to be with friends doesn't cut it anymore. Thought, research, and prayer should now be part of all decisions. Once you incur the cost of higher education, and unless you were born with money in your diaper, schooling needs to be thought through. It is a time when you have to choose wisely. Not all people can afford to start school, then abandon the plan and start over. Career changes are expensive and could be avoided if at first, prayer, and plenty of wise counsel is sought out.
Not many folks consider asking God this question. "Lord, what do you want me to do?" Yes there are times that after a few years into a career, God will change your direction. But is it from God? New opportunities will arise, but not all are from God. My advice is to check all opportunities against Scripture. Ask, is the timing right ? What impact does this have on the family? Friends, have you taught your children to wait on God and ask Him for the plan? Do their future plans honor God.
Proverbs 14:15 NKJV The simple believes every word. But the prudent considers well his steps.
Isaiah 55:8-9 NKJV 8. "For My thoughts are not your thoughts. Nor are your ways My ways," says the Lord. 9. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And my thoughts than your thoughts."
A plan that does not include God is just a plan. A plan that incudes God, is a direction to follow.
Have a great day!
Marty
I plan and God laughs.
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