In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. - Ephesians 1:11-12

Dear heavenly Father, it blows my mind that from eternity you had my life and my salvation all planned out. When I first came to know Christ or at other times when I struggled to understand you - and then after much struggle I found an answer from your Word, - at those times, I often thought it all depended on me and my effort. But it didn't. All the while, you were working everything out so I could be safe in true Christian faith. Help me to remember this when I am perplexed about things around me now. Help me to remember that you are working things out for me and others so each one of us will: come to faith, stay in the faith and land safely in heaven where will never get bewildered again. Holy Spirit, you can drive my emotions better than me. So, take over and steer me to frequent rest stops, please!!!!! AMEN

"God has things planned today. So, rest assured he will get them done, even if your list isn't finished."