Discerning God’s Plan
By Julian Abraham, 19, Singapore
Does God have a plan for me? Do I know what His plans might be? These are questions that many of us think little about. There’s always good excuse for not thinking about such matters for our lives are crowded with so many activities. We’re loaded with work, studies, and social activities—all of which consumes much of our time and energy.
However, one reality remains: whatever we do that is outside of God’s plans will never fully satisfy; worst still, the end-result might be disaster and failure. In addition, God is and should always be top priority in our lives. No work, personal goals, achievements should disrupt our relationship with Him. If anything proves to be an obstacle, then it’s time to reconsider our focus and commitments. It could be that it isn’t God’s plan for us to pursue something or that God’s path for us is different from what we are currently taking. Thus it is important to take moments to ponder if the direction we are heading is the path that God wants us to take.
A friend of mine thought God was mean and nasty to him when he was fired from his job. He felt that it was due to his involvement in church. A week later, he found a job that was far better than his last—bigger paycheck, better benefits, and a more pleasant environment! Having said that, it’s not the tangible and visible gains that matter, what’s more important is the chance to grow spiritually and closer to God.
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