On January 6, 2010, our small group wrote out New Year’s resolutions on a piece of paper, rolled it up, tied it with ribbon and placed in a glass vase. The idea was to have the vase in view so that each Thursday when we met we would be reminded of our resolve. Eventually the vase was moved to another shelf and I am not sure if any of us gave the tiny slips a further thought.
When we met last Thursday, we pulled out our slips and pondered whether or not our resolutions were met. Some of us renewed those resolutions and some made new ones. The vase was then placed on the shelf.
On the wall in my dining room is a hand-lettered sign with this scripture:
11 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. Jeremiah 29:11
Today, as I was dusting and moving that vase around I was drawn to the sign…”For I know the plans I have for you..” God’s plans not mine – So in addition to the resolutions I wrote on that slip of paper sitting in the vase, I mentally added one more—Submit to the Lord, His plans for me are much greater than I can ever imagine!
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