Some Things Can’t Be Planned

Welcome back!

I’m a planner by nature. At least, that’s what I think. But one of the things I’ve learned this week, is that some things can’t be planned. Sure, I believe that we can make plans and that our plans and steps should be directed by God. After all the Bible says,

“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21

Even still, I believe there are some things that cannot be planned. One of those things is when and how God will answer our prayers. After all, that is done on HIS timing not ours. Many times, we may believe that we can pray and that we will get an answer immediately. This is not the case. Many times, it can take time for God to work.

This is where reliance on God and faith have to come through for us.  We must not give up hope, we must keep looking to Him,  we must keep seeking His face.  It is when we take our eyes off of Him, and begin to rely on our own strength that we can waver, that we can feel overwhelmed and that ultimately we can fail.

Prayer & Business, They Go Hand in Hand

This blog post idea was sparked just moments ago.  After a super fast chat session with a mom, The Queen Mommy, Debbie, whom I’ve never met face to face, but I truly feel a “heart connection” with I began planning for a “prayer session”.  I plan to pray about a possible partnership / business / ministry venture over the next 2 weeks before she and I meet again to discuss it and to share with each other what God’s answer for the idea is, and to decide the direction in which we will then proceed. 

After chatting with her, feeling that incredible “God -connection” and being excited about the possibility of a new ministry stream I excitedly tweeted about it, specifically about our plans to “pray” about it.  I tweeted prayer and business they go “hand in hand”.  I truly believe it.  As the Bible says,

“A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.”

Proverbs 16:9 (NKJV)

The only way that I can know what step He wants me to take next is to pray.  Get that connection with God that will lead me to the next step.  I love how that works.  I’ll keep you posted.  I’m heading into my prayer closet and a 2 week prayer meeting with God over the possibilities.

Yes, I’ll Be There

I’m writing this post for all you ladies who are hopping over from Lysa Terkeurst’s blog about She Speaks. Yes, I’ll be there. Even though I will be 36 weeks pregnant, read more about why this is so important to me here and why I believe this is a God thing here.

I want to say thanks to those of you who did come over from Lysa’s blog for coming and that I can’t wait to “meet” you. I am in awe that there will be 500 ladies there. Did I mention I’m bringing my husband? We celebrate 8 years together on June 17 and come to She Speaks later that week. It will be out “time away” just before baby #3 is born. AHHH!!! I hope I don’t loose him in all those women.

So, ladies, I LOVE comments so be sure to leave me one. If you’ve attended She Speaks before give me your best advice on getting the most out of it. If you have never attended before tell me briefly why you are attending. I would love to know everyone’s reasons.

The other day I set some goals for She Speaks because well I’m just a goal setter. I wouldn’t be me without a PLAN and a GOAL. So here are my goals for She Speaks.

My Goals for She Speaks

• I want to get a clearer vision of where I am going with my ministry.
• I want to learn how to market myself better.
• I want to decide if I am going to pursue becoming a published author.

If you have goals why not post them on your blog and then post the link in my comments and I’ll come over and read them and root you on. I love to be an encouragement to others. Again, I can’t wait to “Meet” you all at She Speaks. I fly out 3 weeks from today! WHOO HOO!!!