PSALM 33:10 (NLT)
The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations
and thwarts all their schemes.
ACTS 5:38-39 (CEB)
Here’s my recommendation in this case: Distance yourselves from these men. Let them go! If their plan or activity is of human origin, it will end in ruin. If it originates with God, you won’t be able to stop them. Instead, you would actually find yourselves fighting God!” The council was convinced by his reasoning.
THE ESSENCE
You can't thwart the plans of God so choose to function within them.
DAILY FODDER
Why would anyone intentionally choose to funcion outside God's plan?
PRAYER
God, I'm glad that you have an unthwartable plan. Frankly, though I'm annoyed that the plans of the ungodly remain unthwarted for so long. So many innocent people are hurt as these powermungers run loose in the world. Forgive my lack of patience, while you fill me with the kind of wisdom needed to effectively stand up for those in harm's way. I want to make sure that I'm in no way in your way. Please come and establish your reign here on earth so that everything that happens here will align with what is happening in heaven. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
