Now What?

After sharing in my last post about not dwelling on the "whys" when something happens in our life - a friend wrote me about something special she heard in a speech recently.  Instead of saying "why?” or “why me?" - say "now what?"  I love that!  Because God always has a new plan in store for us when something doesn't go the way we planned.

When plans change, when someone passes away, when we get sick, when any trial comes our way - God doesn't scratch His head and wonder what to do now.  No!!  He has a new plan ready - a good plan, often a better plan.  He's ready to move on in continuing to see His plans and purposes fulfilled.  Many times it's in a better plan than the original one.

I've watched this happen in various ways in our lives - and in the lives of others.  It gives me such comfort to know that God is watching over us, and always has a wonderful plan for us - come what may!  He never leaves us to try and figure it out alone.  He's with us.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."  Jeremiah 29:11

"The plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of His heart through all generations."  Psalm 33:11

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight."  Proverbs 3:5,6

"We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."  Romans 8:28

In everything I've walked through, I have clung to the promise that God would give me "hope and a future."  He has proved faithful!

About the Author: Sally McClung is a member of the All Nations International Leadership Team and is co-founder of All Nations. Her husband, Floyd McClung, was a world-renown missions leader. Floyd went to be with Jesus in 2021. He is the author of 16 books, including the best-selling books, “The Father Heart of God” and “Living on the Devil’s Doorstep.”

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