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Truth no°6

God’s purpose for my life is greater than anything I could ever plan.

Emilio

September 21, 2024

God’s purpose for my life is greater than anything I could ever plan.

God’s purpose for my life is greater than anything I could ever plan.

Passage

"We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer. People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives. Commit your actions to the LORD, and your plans will succeed."

"Trust the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.


In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths smooth."

Proverbs 16:1-3

Perspective

We all make plans.


We dream up our futures with care and detail.

We imagine a perfect life free of discomfort, pain, and sadness.

We think as long as we make the right decisions, keep other people from making bad choices that negatively affect us, and passionately pursue our dreams, our life will be perfect.

But the truth is we shouldn't want to be in control of our destiny.


We have a very limited view.

We plan based on what we know, what we see, and what we THINK we want.

But God, the Creator of the universe, sees the whole picture – the past, present, and future.

He knows every desire of your heart.


The good, the bad, and even the ones you haven't discovered yourself yet.

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We all make plans.


We dream up our futures with care and detail.

We imagine a perfect life free of discomfort, pain, and sadness.

We think as long as we make the right decisions, keep other people from making bad choices that negatively affect us, and passionately pursue our dreams, our life will be perfect.

But the truth is we shouldn't want to be in control of our destiny.


We have a very limited view.

We plan based on what we know, what we see, and what we THINK we want.

But God, the Creator of the universe, sees the whole picture – the past, present, and future.

He knows every desire of your heart.


The good, the bad, and even the ones you haven't discovered yourself yet.

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Practice

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REFRAME TO TRUST EXERCISE

Take a few minutes to reflect on who God has been to you.


Take a piece of paper and write down 3-5 attributes at the very top.


For each one, think of a situation where you've seen this aspect of His character in your life.


Now divide the paper into 2 columns.


Title the left side My Struggles and the right side God's Character.


Now write down some of the disappointments, uncertainties, or struggles you’re facing today.


On the right side, write how one of God’s attributes connects to that situation following this structure:


God is [attribute], so I trust [what He will do].


Memorize these statements & repeat them daily.

Prayer

God,

I admit that I often come to You with my own plans, hoping You’ll make them happen the way I want.

Sometimes, I don't even come to you at all and just trust my instincts.

But today, I choose to surrender.

I know You see what I can’t, and I trust that Your plans are better than mine.

You've proven time and time again that you love and care for me.

So even when I don’t understand, I choose to trust that You’re working for my good.

I want your will, your way.

In Jesus’ name I pray,

Amen.

I prayed this

I prayed this

The truth is

God is trustworthy

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