“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 I planned on living on the same piece of property my whole life. It was plenty big enough for my parents’ house and to build another house when I would grow up and, of course, get married, I thought. I didn’t plan on my family and me moving several states away. But we did. I planned to write several fantasy novels during my teen years. I didn’t plan on writing a book about issues like human trafficking, abortion, and orphans. But I did. And then there are countless little everyday moments when things don’t go how I planned them. I might plan to stay home and get lots of things done. But then we go on an unexpected trip.
I might plan to finish a project by a certain time, but, well, things happen. Things I didn’t plan on happening. Things I couldn’t control. And, like everyone else, my life has had some real pain and heartache which I certainly didn’t plan. Time and time again, God wrecks my plans and works out His plans. And you know what I have discovered every single time? God’s plans are better than mine. So much better. He truly is working all things for my good. I am so glad I am not the author of my life story. If I were, the story would be pretty boring. Have you ever read an adventure story where everything happened exactly how the main character planned it to? I haven’t. If it did, it wouldn’t really be an adventure story. The thing that makes life such a glorious adventure is that we don’t know what’s going to happen next, but we trust the Author. And we know there’s a happy ending waiting for us. An ending happier than anything we could ever make up—eternal life with our Lord. I’ve realized if things had gone the way I planned them to, I would have missed out on so much! Sometimes I look back and I’m just in awe of what God has done in mine and my family’s lives. I never would have planned to end up where I am now but I’m so glad I am where I am now. So, dear friends, let’s trust Him that He knows best. Let’s live out our days with unspeakable joy, knowing that the Author of our life story is working all things for our good even when things don’t go the way we thought we wanted them to. And, always remember, “He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it,” (1 Thessalonians 5:24). All for Him, Savannah Jane P. S. I’d love to hear from you! How have you seen God work in your life in ways you didn’t expect? What are some ways things in your life didn’t go as you planned but turned out much better? P. S. S. I have an email list! I don’t send emails that often, once or twice a month at most, but you can click here to sign up to receive my emails with new blog posts and other exciting updates (which might include some subscriber-only sneak peeks into upcoming books).
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Beth
10/4/2019 12:13:22 pm
A beautiful reminder that God's in control. Thank you!
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Hi! I'm Savannah Jane...I'm the author of several books for children and young adults with a passion to encourage young people to live for Jesus. The third born in an amazing family of seven children, I was homeschooled all the way through. This is where I share encouragement for Christian girls, updates about my books, writing tips, book and movie reviews, and assorted other tidbits. Archives
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