Sometimes we get caught up in the worry about HOW we are going to accomplish our goals and dreams instead of turning it over to God and letting Him guide us in the HOW.
In April 2008, my husband was planning to attend a seminar in California. Money was very tight and I wasn’t sure HOW we could do it. But I knew it was important in reaching our goals and dreams, so I just figured things would all work out. He was planning to drive down and back with one night in a hotel. About a week before, he called our friend who was also going because he works for the company. Our friend told my husband, “Just ride with me. I have a rental car and a hotel room already that is paid by the company.” I thought “WOW! That just saved us a bunch of money right there!” I was feeling so grateful that the way was provided by the Lord-the HOW.
Then, a day before they were leaving, our friend called my husband up and said, “Would you mind flying in the company jet with the CEO and his wife instead of driving to LA?” Here is where I learned a great lesson in letting the Lord provide the HOW or the way to accomplish our goals.
In all of my dreams and in all the goal statements I could have written, I NEVER would have thought of flying in a personal jet, let alone with the CEO!! I could not believe how the Lord had blessed us. His HOW really is BIG! His vision is so much greater than ours!
When we plant our dream, allow our mind to lie still, and let God be in control; He truly will lead the way. He knows, on a grander scale HOW we can reach our goals and dreams. There is quite a difference in driving a car and flying in a personal jet. The Lord works bigger and better than we can. He knows all and has the tools for all. We just need to turn it over to Him. He is truly waiting to bless us beyond our expectations!
Denise;
I agree totally with your comment, “When we plant our dream, allow our mind to lie still, and let God be in control; He truly will lead the way. He knows, on a grander scale HOW we can reach our goals and dreams.”
I really need to work on this. I still have trouble letting God be in control. I know He knows more than me, but it is difficult to let go.
Great article. Keep uplifting the rest of us!
Hi Denise,
I loved this message. Some miraculous things have been starting in the huge and marvelous final project I set for my life during Leslie Householders FTMF program and your message that God’s plans and answers to the how will be better then all my dreams of ways to accomplish my dreams. THanks so much for sharing
Wendy
Wendy,
Thanks so much for your note. I will be excited to hear about your project and how things go. It’s fun to sit on the “sidelines” of your own life and watch the Lord’s hand working in your behalf! When you really begin to understand this concept, you start getting an idea of “how to move a mountain.” Thanks for sharing!!