Have you ever had a time when you thought you understood “the plan” and were working “the plan” and then “the plan” completely changed?
I’m curious to know how you coped with that.
This week I am thankful for a God who knows “the plan” even when we don’t. A God who can see beyond right now. A God who isn’t surprised by circumstances. A God who knows exactly what we need, exactly when we need it.
I am also thankful this week for:
- Artistic pretties
- The fact that tomorrow night we get to watch our oldest perform in The Secret Garden
- The fact that today was the last day of “normal” studies for this week (Theater and First Aid class tomorrow, co-op on Friday)
- This stylish darlin’
- The challenge from one of my girls to be more creative with dinner meals
- This absolutely delightful series (this is book 2)
- How excited my kids are that it’s warmer outside (even though personally, I’m mourning the loss of winter!)
Almost 80 in March in Indiana is just plain weird!
- A husband who will stop what he is doing to talk with a lonely neighbor
- A friend who says, “I know you’ve been wanting to walk–I’ll come over and walk with you!”
And I can’t leave without another kitty picture. Abby has discovered the bathtub! Fun times.
I hope you can find things, large and small, to be thankful for today.
What a great list!! My cats used to live in the bathroom – one time I didn’t look before I turned on the shower 🙂 Yikies!! LOL!
Oh dear! I’m sure that was one shocked cat!
What an awesome list! I love the photo of your daughter! Just beautiful. 🙂 Good luck to your oldest with the performance! I’m sure it will be great! Many blessings, and thanks so much for your prayers! Lisa
Thank you!
I’m glad to be able to pray for you!
Good way to start my day.
I’m so glad! We need to talk on the phone some time, you know that?!
Do you skype? I’ve recently found skype and think it’s pretty cool. Actually verbal communication would be nice. 🙂
Yes! We do have Skype! Email your Skype name to me and I’ll add you to my contacts. That would be fun!
Good way to start my day.
Dear Lisa ~ Ahhh….changes to *the plan*…yes, I hear you! 🙂 How do I cope? It sure helps to be a Christian and believe in the Sovereignty of our Great God! I remember once hosting a shower for a lady and her baby and all the ladies of the church were coming…the guest of honour called only about 10 hours prior to the shower and cancelled out. What to do? I knew that it would be difficult to get in touch with all the ladies (this was before email) and cancelling the whole thing wasn’t an option. We had the shower and video taped it for the Mom!! What a situation that was!! LOL! Roll with it. Accept. Move forward with the *new* plan. It’s sometimes difficult to do, but always more peaceful. Does that answer your question?? LOL!
Blessings to you!
Camille
What a great example of being flexible! : ) Trusting in the sovereignty of God is such an important part of being able to handle changes well.
What a blessing to have a friend take initiative like that!
and your daughter….I could pick her out of a lineup as your daughter. beautiful 😉
enjoy the performance and thank you for letting us share in a bit of your thanks!
All for Him,
Nikki
Thanks Nikki! You know what’s funny is that she might look like me now, but her baby pictures are absolutely identical to her dad’s!
What a blessing to have a friend take initiative like that!
and your daughter….I could pick her out of a lineup as your daughter. beautiful 😉
enjoy the performance and thank you for letting us share in a bit of your thanks!
All for Him,
Nikki
How do I cope with a change in plan? Take a deep breath and talk to God. I make sure I’m getting enough sleep and eating enough otherwise I’m more inclined to snap since my plan got scrapped. I also remind myself over and over of Jeremiah 29:11
Those are some great ideas! Sleeping and eating well are 2 important areas, you’re so right! And that verse is perfect for these types of situations.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Oh I KNOW about those plans changing 😉 You know, I allow myself a good 24hrs to react like a human (usually involved hiding from my kids so I can cry or scream), then I hit my knees in prayer (lately, after reading Bunyan, it has been Psalm 51:10-12, 17), and then I get my attitude check. I rely on Him who gives generously, who won’t put me through what I cannot endure, who provides a way out of the fire, and brings me forth in a stronger faith tested by His fire.
I pray for God’s mercy, for His strength for you as you are stretched.
Thank you for sharing this–it was really encouraging for me!
Once it dawned on me that God was smarter than I was and I realized His plans had to be way better than any i could think of, my life got a whole lot easier!!
I love your list of what you are thankful for…I know it is a happy day when we count our blessings!!
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I’m very glad He is so much smarter than we are! Thanks for stopping by today!
Once it dawned on me that God was smarter than I was and I realized His plans had to be way better than any i could think of, my life got a whole lot easier!!
I love your list of what you are thankful for…I know it is a happy day when we count our blessings!!
I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.
I’m very glad He is so much smarter than we are! Thanks for stopping by today!
A beautiful week full of many blessings!
My way of coping with change is to never really think that my plan or our plan for something final…but more like a rough draft:)
That’s a great analogy! I’ll remember that one!
A beautiful week full of many blessings!
My way of coping with change is to never really think that my plan or our plan for something final…but more like a rough draft:)
That’s a great analogy! I’ll remember that one!
we’ve been having warm temps too… soooo nice! but no cats in our tub. lol cute pics!
we’ve been having warm temps too… soooo nice! but no cats in our tub. lol cute pics!
I think your stylish darlin’ would get along very well with my girls! The weather has been unbelievable here as well!!
My girls and I listened to “The Secret Garden” on audiobook last year and loved it! How was the play??
As for plans not going the way I thought, I usually get upset and cry a little…get mad…and eventually remember to get on my knees and once I do, I usually feel better…those are the times when I am just so glad to know God and to know that He’s got me covered!
The kids did so good in the play!
My process for changes in plans seems about the same as yours!