Loved being in James 4 this morning!
James describes misplaced confidence in 5 ways:
It's called presumption!
The fact is, I'm not in charge.
I have no right to predict any of these things!
So here's what I do.
When I fill out my day planner -- when I write down an appointment or a trip or an occasion -- I pray:
"Lord, I am at your disposal. You can change any part of this at any time. I invite you to do that. Nothing here is set in concrete. This is how I see life my unfolding this year, but I'm not in charge. Lord, you're in charge. This is your year. It's only on loan to me. So I want to live it for your glory. I don't want to be involved in anything that you don't want. So if there's anything here that might not be your will, please reverse my course."
This August I hope to get back to Hawaii.
I plan to surf every day while I'm there.
My plane tickets are purchased.
My accommodations are arranged for.
But that's MY plan.
I hold it loosely.
Because "my" life isn't really my life.
I hope to teach Greek again in the fall.
I hope that will unfold.
I'm planning on it.
But it's all written in pencil and can be erased at any time.
This is how I want to live my life.
All for his glory.
All for his pleasure.
Thank you, James, for the reminder.