The Lord's Plans...

The Lord’s plans will succeed.
Those who oppose God will fall.

As I read the above words tonight, I couldn't but help to be encouraged. Some would assume that this two-liner is a strong "watch out" reminder, but when I read these words, I can't help but have a smile of HOPE creep across my face.

In recent times I have been told by some that there are certain things I "can't" do, or I am not cut out for. In my mind, I have tendencies to argee with these statements. But then, there is this incredible burst in my spirit that says what I am hearing is nothing but a LIE.

My heart has been troubled by these "discouraging" words, but not because they were said, but because they were pointed at the plans that the Lord has set for my life. There are certain undeniable plans that the Lord has set before me that no-thing or person can or ever will stop... no one that, is except me.

The reason these words are so slicing is because I know that when words discourage me, there is something that begins to tear at the TRUTHS that God has put in me. I am the only one that can disrupt the plans of God for my life, but the words of others inevitively will have an effect on me as a human. However, my willingness and obedience will be what makes the final decision in the accomplishment of what God has aligned for me and my future.

So all that to say... the Lord's plan will succeed!

Don't believe the lies that the world and Satan try to sell you. Listen to the words of Christ. You can do it... You are loved... You are healed... and You are Saved!

In the mean time don't worry about the standards and evaluation of those who are around you, but remember... you are not here to please the people of this world, or yourself... but you are to GLORIFY GOD! That's all He wants of you! He never said that people would know you are a Christian by the clothes that you wear or the scriptures that you quote or the big words that you say, but that "they will know you by your fruit." Can people see your fruit? Can they see the Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, and Self-Control flowing from your life? Maybe we should re-think our approach to life...

Oh, how great He is truly is... how amazing is His love... He never FAILS!!!!!!