A Greater Plan

I change my mind often and it can be something small like moving the bird bath bowl from one side of the yard, to the other, or something bigger like rearranging all the furniture in my house. Changing my mind produces tangible results, so when the unexpected occurs it’s not so disruptive.

I heard once, “Tell me a decision and I’ll show you a direction”, and that has held true. Making a decision often leads in a different direction, but uncertainty sets in when we don’t know the plan. When an idea comes from the heart and travels to the mind that’s where I will shrink the idea into an easier plan, but God doesn’t specialize in easy. He likes it when we dream big, because if we can achieve it ourselves we don’t need him.

This week I received notification of someone liking one of my memes and assumed it was the one recently published but decided to double check. Clicking on the link I was surprised to see it was a meme published one month ago which fell in line with this week’s decision for the newsletter. I downloaded the meme to my phone and made it the screensaver to remind me, “I’d rather be scared where God is calling me, than be comfortable where He isn’t.”

My plans pale in comparison to His. Let’s follow that little spark in our heart even if it doesn’t make sense at the time and especially if it scares us. As we complete one step, the next step will be revealed, and we’ll be on the path to a greater plan.

The meme mentioned.

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10 responses to “A Greater Plan”

  1. You have the right to change your mind. (I used to struggle doing this, but not any more. Not since I took an assertiveness workshop (cost me $49) They gave us a list of “assertiveness commandments”, this (I have the right to change my mind) being one of them. Can you put me on your monthly newsletter list (via e-mail) Thank you! DM

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    1. Hi Doug and I used to struggle with it too. I was journaling lastnight and thinking about change. To change our outer life, it really does begin within. The mind is a good starting point. I love taking courses and look at the dollar amount as an investment to better myself. I’d imagine you got your moneys worth. I’ve added your email address to my monthly news. Thank you, Barb

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      1. Good morning Barb, I have looked @ that initial investment, and things I did differently after the workshop. It translated into several thousand dollars. Yep, got my $’s worth :-)

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      2. So true, Doug! Awesomeness.

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    Dear Barb, I’m so grateful I read this today. What a beautiful reminder; say yes to God more often. And the quote is fabulous. I will make it my screensaver too. Thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏

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    1. Hi Louisa and thank you for your sweet words. I love having that quote as my screensaver and hope it’s a courageous reminder for you too. 💜

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  3. This was so beautiful, Barb. I left a comment, but as I’m on my phone it’s not connected with my usual Gravatar. I need to sort out my logins – aaargh!

    Anyway, my dear. Thanks for shining your unique and beautiful light. I appreciated reading this today.

    Catch up soon. Louisa xx

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    1. There’s two Louisa’s!. I responded to your other comment, but just want to thank you so much for your loving support. 💖

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  4. In my book, you’re good however you chose to do you. You bring positivity through whatever medium you choose to use.

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    1. Thank you, Gary! I appreciate your sweet encouragement and for you being a part of the journey.

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