May 27: Plans

Scripture Lesson: Proverbs 19:21

On this date in 2008, Jamie Carroll of the Indians was caught off first base by White Sox pitcher Ehren Wasserman’s fake throw to third. While Carroll was caught in a rundown, David Dellucci, the runner on third, broke for home and scored ahead of first baseman Paul Konerko’s throw to the plate. That allowed Carroll to reach second base and Grady Sizemore, who had been on second, to reach third base. Chuck Murr, official scorer of the Indians, credited all three runners with stolen bases, making it the first triple steal since 1987. I am quite sure that is not how the Indians planned to score that run.

The writer of Proverbs reminds us that man may have many plans, but the purpose of God that prevails. We can make all the plans we want to about our life, where we will go, and how we will live. Unless we consult God and live out His plan, our lives will not be as successful or fruitful. We have ideas of what we want to do with our lives. We want to make all the decisions. God has a plan for each of us to live happy and productive lives for Him. We have to be willing to not only seek His plan for our lives, but be willing to follow His plan for us no matter where his plan leads us.

1. Have you consulted God about His plan for your life?

2. What does God want you to do?

3. Why is it so vital for us to seek and follow God’s plan for our lives?

Don’t make the mistake of planning your own life. Allow God to show you His plan and be willing to follow His plan. That is the formula for a happy and productive life.