“Tap Into God’s Plan”
By Dianne Prince
“You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed” (Psalm 139:16).
Today’s scripture reminds us that God has already arranged our day. God planned every day of our lives before we were born. He has already worked out everything that concerns us. And He has already laid out His plans to meet our needs before the need shows up.
The question this morning is not “what will today bring?” The question is “how do you tap into God’s plans for your day?”
The first step to tap into God’s plan for your day is to bloom where God has planted you. That is, be consistently faithful where you are, using what you have to do your best. The way you move from adversity to deliverance is to abide where you are and praise your way up.
The second step is to ask God what His plans are for you today. Make plans but ask God to breathe on those plans and get them in line with what He wants you to focus on. You will be surprised how God will turn your plans around just because you invited Him in.
The third step to tap into God’s plans for your day is to be on alert for God’s voice. Be reminded that He speaks with clarity through His Word. Begin your day with a scripture. And set aside time for God to speak to your heart. When you get quiet before Him, you will quickly discern His voice from all the other voices that are competing for your attention.
The final step to tap into God’s plan for your day is to put yourself in a holding pattern when the way is not clear. Wait in particular when there are two “good” choices, or two good answers and they both seem to be the right choice. Wait while God eliminates one and clears the way for the other.
Jeremiah 29:11 tells us, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you, and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” God’s plans for your day are always good (not to harm you) and His plans are always laid out to bring good to you (hope and a future). Your job is to trust Him. His job is to deliver on what He promised you. So, move throughout the day as if every minute was already laid out before you woke up this morning.
