2021 Advent Devotions
Tuesday, December 14 - William Grant
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
Awhile back, I sat with my elementary school granddaughter to help her with her “mathematics”…used to be arithmetic. She appraised my performance quickly…“Grandpa, you’re not very good at this!” Well, it was “new math,” and she was right. I can still multiply, add, and do long-division…and I can write in cursive. But much of today’s “stuff” isn't what it used to be. I often think that is too bad. Am I an “old-fuddy-duddy”…maybe? What I also think disturbing is what I see as a diminishing belief in our God. But not for me. I watch lots of nonsense happening in our world. I get a stiff neck shaking my head at what I see in our country. But I can “get a grip” when I reflect on my belief that God has a plan. HE doesn’t share it with me. But HE IS in control. And I believe that. All will be well “in the end,” regardless of what is going on now, for those of us who believe in GOD’s message. So no doubt (well, maybe) “new math” is better, and much of the improvements in today’s life style are welcome. But I will stick with my beliefs developed years ago that those who put their trust in our GOD will be just fine.
Prayer: LORD, may I always remember and value your place in my life. Help me to avoid the “downers” that seem to be reflected regularly in news and happenings, and always trust that I will meet you when the time is right, and all will be right. Amen.
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
Awhile back, I sat with my elementary school granddaughter to help her with her “mathematics”…used to be arithmetic. She appraised my performance quickly…“Grandpa, you’re not very good at this!” Well, it was “new math,” and she was right. I can still multiply, add, and do long-division…and I can write in cursive. But much of today’s “stuff” isn't what it used to be. I often think that is too bad. Am I an “old-fuddy-duddy”…maybe? What I also think disturbing is what I see as a diminishing belief in our God. But not for me. I watch lots of nonsense happening in our world. I get a stiff neck shaking my head at what I see in our country. But I can “get a grip” when I reflect on my belief that God has a plan. HE doesn’t share it with me. But HE IS in control. And I believe that. All will be well “in the end,” regardless of what is going on now, for those of us who believe in GOD’s message. So no doubt (well, maybe) “new math” is better, and much of the improvements in today’s life style are welcome. But I will stick with my beliefs developed years ago that those who put their trust in our GOD will be just fine.
Prayer: LORD, may I always remember and value your place in my life. Help me to avoid the “downers” that seem to be reflected regularly in news and happenings, and always trust that I will meet you when the time is right, and all will be right. Amen.
The King Zechariah 9:9