I intended to write a completely different blog. Had it all planned in my head. But when I went to copy the verse I had in mind from the Bible site I use, this verse spoke to me.
I'm not much of a planner. And when I do make plans ... say, for a specific blog, I sometimes change them. I change my mind. I know I'm not the only one. I know a certain teenage girl who changes her plans and her mind on a basis that might be dizzying to lesser parents. (I'm kidding; it makes me dizzy, too.)
So isn't it reassuring to know in Christ, the answer is yes? Not maybe. Not I've-changed-my-mind-today. But yes.
I know a lot of people fall into the mistake of believing God is some genie who'll grant your wishes. The prosperity gospel, as it were. But asking for wealth, for material things (not necessities, mind you) isn't what God's yes is for.
BUT ... when we come to Him asking for forgiveness, for salvation, for peace, comfort, wisdom--anything we ask according to His will--the answer is, and will always be YES.
Because God wants to forgive me. He wants me to have peace and comfort. He definitely wants me to have wisdom. And salvation? He wants me to be saved so much He gave His son to die in my place.
So the next time you change your plans, stop. Take a few minutes to thank God for His steadfast love and mercy.
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