I am reading a book entitled "Shopping for Time...How to do it all and not be overwhelmed" by Carolyn Mahaney, Nicole Whitacre, Kristin Chesemore, Janelle Bradshaw.
It has been very encouraging and I wanted to share it with you guys!
Here is an excerpt from it on pgs. 23-24.
Scripture provides ample evidence that God sets the boundaries for each season. God determines when one closes and a new one begins. He is in complete charge and sovereignly rules over every season of our lives. And his purpose for our lives in each season ultimately cannot be frustrated.
Proverbs 16:9 declares, "The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps." Nebuchadnezzar said about God, "All the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, and he does according to his will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand or say to hm, "What have you done?'" (Dan. 4:35). The prophet Jeremiah professed, "I know, O LORD, that the way of man is not in himself, that it is not in man who walks to direct his steps." (Jer. 10:23).
All too often, we arrogantly think we are in charge. We imagine that we're planning and deciding our life's course. Who are we kidding? We need to humble ourselves and acknowledge, "God, you are in charge. And I humbly accept your plan for the changing seasons of my life."
We can trust this God who is in charge because we know his purposes are always directed for his glory and our good. (Rom. 8:28-29). As author Elisabeth Elliot insists, "Everything that happens to you has come through the hedge of His love."
What comfort and rest this brings to our hearts! As we seek to make the best use of time in every season, we can be confident that God's divine wisdom and perfect love direct his purposes in our lives.
Praying this is an encouragment to you...here is a link to Girl Talk...as site for women who desire to please the Lord in all they do...it is very encouraging.
http://www.girltalk.blogs.com/
Enjoy!
For from Him and through Him and to Him are ALL things,
Hayley
1 comment:
Hi Haley! It's Wynne, I found your blog after you sent the email regarding the homeschooling petition to Aaron's email. I have been reading a lot about that and plan to sign the petition. I read some on your blog all about these products you were suggesting but am not sure what they are. Can you explain to me? If you get the chance, you can email me at Aaron's address. Thanks!
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