Jeremiah 29:11

I worked late today, had our first volleyball game of the season (Desi, Marie, Amber, Max and Kevin), which we won and then I did a bit of work from home.  So it's 10:28 and I haven't devoted any of my time to scripture.

A few weeks ago I called into The Catholic Guy  on Satellite radio channel 129.  It was a Lenten game and my question was "what are the three pillars of lent?"  Boo yow, I know this...I knew it and I won a book.  Today it came in the mail - I was excited to finally get it, but was more excited to see that Mark Hart had autographed it and beneath his signature was  Jeremiah 29:11-12.  Funny b/c I need to go look up the 12 part. This is my favorite verse...found it a few years ago and it has been my go to verse ever sense.   Now I may have to add 12 to that, b/c I am in love with it as well.   "When you call me, when you go to pray to me, I will listen to you."   It's everything we need to know in one verse.

I know my plans for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare, not for woe, plans to give you a future full of hope.  And then he says, when you call to me, I will listen.  What a great way to begin this book "Holier than Thou."  I believe it to me more than coincidence.  I believe God has given me an extra jolt today...a simple reminder.  The introduction noted that we shouldn't forget the words of the prophet Isaiah:  For my thoughts are not our thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, says the Lord.  For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your way and my thoughts than your thoughts.  


I need to leave it up to God.  Today I prayed for a better day than yesterday and although I was busy and ate lunch in record time, it was indeed better.  I'll pray for the same for tomorrow.  Lots to do, lots going on.

God be with me.