Meditation

Read Mark 14:32-36

Many plans are in a person’s mind, but the Lord’s purpose will succeed. Proverbs 19:21 (CEB)

My dream has always been to work for one of the world peace organizations. I prayed for God to help me. Because I knew that having experience would make it easier to find a job, I planned to volunteer at the organization I hoped would hire me.

I was happy when I got a call from the organization inviting me to apply for a position. I was called back for the second, third, and final stages of the selection process. I felt confident that I would be accepted. But finally they chose one of the other candidates. I was disappointed and angry. This was the dream I had spent so much time and energy preparing for.

Two months later, I learned of a Christian institution working for disadvantaged children. Though I was disappointed that God had not helped me achieve my original dream, I still feel that God wants me to serve others who are less fortunate than I am. I decided to apply, trusting that God knows what is best for my life. If I am not selected, it’s OK. Here I am, God. Use me.

Prayer: Dear Lord, give us courage to serve you in whatever ways and places we can, on every step of our journey. Amen.

Thought for the day: God’s plans for me may be bigger and better than my plans for myself.

Yanti H. Damanik, Indonesia