{"id":3356,"date":"2016-12-12T14:24:37","date_gmt":"2016-12-12T19:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/prayerplainandsimple\/?p=3356"},"modified":"2016-12-12T14:24:37","modified_gmt":"2016-12-12T19:24:37","slug":"god-time-management-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/prayerplainandsimple\/2016\/12\/god-time-management-coach.html","title":{"rendered":"God, My Time Management Coach"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/i><\/b>Like an open book\u2026<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>all the stages of my life were spread out before you,<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The days of my life all prepared<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>before I\u2019d even lived one day. (Psalm 139:16 The Message)<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEvery moment was laid out before a single day had passed.\u201d (Psalm 139:16b NLT)<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Before you were born, the Scripture tell us, God outlined not only your entire life, but the moments of your life. He conceived the plan before you\u00a0were conceived. He knew what it would take to complete that plan, the training, the faith, the growth, the obedience, and the discipline. He knew how you would need to spend your time day by day in order to achieve His\u00a0goals and objectives that would bring you divine fulfillment and joy. <\/span><\/p>\n

Jesus was the only person to adhere perfectly to God\u2019s perfect plan, fulfilling God\u2019s purpose every moment of his life. The rest of us have mucked it up.\u00a0<\/span>Now, before we\u00a0start should-ing on ourselves, let’s think of the cross, and recall the price Jesus paid for restoring our\u00a0good standing with God as well as our\u00a0good standing with our\u00a0destiny. <\/span><\/p>\n

God, like the best of chess players, anticipated our dumb moves and finds ways to change the game until we finally win. The secret: \u00a0living moment by moment, each day seeking His wisdom and guidance and direction. He has a beautiful plan, a plan\u00a0 <\/span>to prosper you and not to harm you, a plan for give you hope and a bright future. Simply ask Him, and no matter how far off that plan you find yourself today, He will get you back at warp speed if you listen to His kind voice and follow His gentle leading.<\/span><\/p>\n

Father,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

I have no idea where I am in the scheme of things as far as your plan for my life, but I do know this: I haven\u2019t followed the road map very well. I\u2019ve gotten lost so many times, often stranded by the wayside. But you have not abandoned me. Thank you for your gentle rod and staff which lead me back to\u00a0the path of abundant life. How I long to fulfill my life\u2019s purpose. How I long to stop wondering as I\u2019m wandering. Lead me on your path, and give me strength and grace to stay the course throughout the rest of my days.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

In Jesus\u2019 Name Amen<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

“Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:15,16)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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