Plan for the New Year

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last.  ~ John 15:16

As I was praying and reading day 1 in my Bible reading plan, I realized that God is always in front of the beginning of the things He creates.  When God speaks, things happen.  As it says in Genesis 1: “’Let there be…’ and there was…”  So if God is always in front of the things He creates and what He says happens, why do we sometimes feel as though we miss out on some of the things we thought He was going to do in our lives?

Isaiah 55:9 seems to have the answers as to why.  1) It’s not time yet.  God’s timing is always perfect, but it’s not always in our preferred timing.  2) It’s not the way you thought.  Just because God promised to get you from point A to point B doesn’t mean He’ll take the route you thought was best.  “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are [God’s] ways higher than your ways and [God’s] thoughts than your thoughts,” (Isaiah 55:9).

As we embark upon a new journey in a new year, prayerfully consider what God wants to do in and through your life this year.  John 15:16 says that you were appointed by God to go and bear fruit, but every plant must first be properly pruned if it is to bear healthy fruit, fruit that will last.  If you feel that God has called you to a place greater than your current position—could be in your job, where you are serving in the church, your relationship with your spouse and/or children—prayerfully consider spending some quality time with God to start this year.  Ask Him to show you how He wants to use you this year.

Father God, as I spend time with you this year, reveal to me how you want to use my life for your glory.  Lord, let my life be a light in this world which leads others to you.  Thank you Father.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Daily Bible Reading Plan: http://66books.wordpress.com/reading-schedule-2010/