Sunday Devotional--'Not what I Planned' Read: Psalm 37:1-8
This isn't the way I expected my life to be. I wanted to marry at 19, have a half dozen children, and settle into life as a wife and mother. But instead I went to work, married in my forties, and never had children. For a number of years I was hopeful that Psalm 37:4 might be for me a God-guaranteed promise; "He shall give you the desires of your heart."
But God doesn't always "bring it to pass" (v.5), and unmet desires stir up occasional sadness. Like mine, your life may have turned. A few thoughts from Psalm 37 may be helpful (even though the psalm is primarily about comparing ourselves to the wicked).
We learn from verse 4 that unfulfilled desires don't have to take the joy out of life. As we get to know God's heart. He becomes our joy.
"Commit your way to the Lord" (v.5). The word commit means "to roll". Bible teacher Herbert Lockyear, Sr., says, "Roll thy way upon the Lord as one who lays upon the shoulders of one stronger than himself a burden which he is not able to bear."
Trust also in Him" (v. 5). When we confidently entrust everything to God, we can 'rest in the Lord" (v.7). For He is bringing about His BEST for our lives. -Anne Cetas
"As I walk along life's pathway,
Though the way I cannot see.
I shall follow in His footsteps,
For He has a plan for me."
-Thiesen
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Yesterday was the first time David was able to have a contact visit. It has been 3 years, 10 months, and 1 day since we (his parents) have been able to touch our son.
Steve was able to go visit him, hug him, touch him, kiss him, for us. David was able to spend hours with his dad playing chess, Texas hold 'em poker, eat lunch together, and laugh and joke. By the way, David beat his dad at chess 3 times, but not at poker. They had a great visit. I can hardly wait till I get to Arizona to hold my little 'red-head man'.
I am so grateful for this small blessing for us at this time.
"As I walk along life's pathway,
Though the way I cannot see.
I shall follow in His footsteps,
For He has a plan for me."
-Thiesen
______________________________________________________________
Yesterday was the first time David was able to have a contact visit. It has been 3 years, 10 months, and 1 day since we (his parents) have been able to touch our son.
Steve was able to go visit him, hug him, touch him, kiss him, for us. David was able to spend hours with his dad playing chess, Texas hold 'em poker, eat lunch together, and laugh and joke. By the way, David beat his dad at chess 3 times, but not at poker. They had a great visit. I can hardly wait till I get to Arizona to hold my little 'red-head man'.
I am so grateful for this small blessing for us at this time.
2 comments:
I am so happy that David can visit in the same room with his parents and loved ones. I hope to visit him soon.
One of my favorite Psalms is chapter 37 very encouraging, in that it gives much insight in God's purpose for the earth and mankind on it.
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