REV BEV SAYS...
SCHOOLS OUT!!!! Do you have big plans for this summer?
Of course we all plan to sit a spell under a shade tree and drink lemonade. Maybe you have some big projects planned that you hope will transform your home, your garden, or your physical and mental health.
I am always thinking “what?s next?” It gets to be exhausting. For example, this morning I was mentally planning next November?s Veteran?s Day celebration. Didn?t get too far with that one, except to decide I need some help from some folks who are passionate about vets. Volunteers?
Woody Allen once said “If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans.” Though I don?t have much respect for the author, and his movies just annoy me, I think he has something there.
The Bible says, (God speaking):
“I know what I'm doing. I have it all planned out - plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for. When you call on me, when you come and pray to me, I'll listen. When you come looking for me, you'll find me. I'll make sure you won't be disappointed." God's Decree. "I'll turn things around for you... You can count on it.” -Jeremiah 29:11-13 (The Message)
As we make our plans for these lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, perhaps our best approach would be to pray, “God I know that You know what You are doing. You will take care of me, never leave me alone, give me a summer filled with hope. Help me get on board with Your plans for me. I know I won?t be disappointed, so let it be!”
June is always very busy for me because Annual Conference, Bible School, and our annual Chicken Barbeque all happen at once. Before I face all that, I plan to sit on a beach with my toes buried in the sand reading a book the first week of June. (I hope God is not laughing.)
Rev Bev
