Devotional Gems by Jolene
Created for Bible Study for Kids
THE
PLAN
by J.D. Griffith
1 Peter 2:9-12,
Philippines 2:15
Do you have a goal? Do
you know what you want be when you grow up? People tend to set goals.
Some are short goals—like wanting ice cream.
Right now. Today.
Some are long range goals—like wanting to be a Doctor when you grow
up. Or Lawyer. Or Teacher.
Or maybe an Archeologist.
Playing in the dirt is fun for kids, and some grownups never outgrow
that.
Do you know that God has a plan for your life?
He has a goal for you, too.
Don’t be shocked. It is still YOUR life.
But He has dibs on it.
After all, He shaped you in your Mother’s womb; He placed interests and
gifts inside you. He is anxious
to see how you mold into a grownup, too.
Remember, you are chosen.
He paid a high price for your freedom.
Of course He’s interested in you.
Although He created the heavens and the earth, He still cares for
each one of us. It’s our job to
glorify Him. This won’t take anything away from us, and won’t cost us a
thing. In fact, it’s what we’re
wired for. He wants our light
to shine before men. Just being yourself and doing what comes naturally lets
your light shine. Our lives are
molding into the pattern of our Savior, because the Father is conforming us
into Christ’s likeness. Day by
day, a little at a time.
For every choice we make, there are at least two ways to go.
Some choices are easy, some not so easy. Instead of wringing our
hands, we can let God choose. His Way is always the right choice.
As we rely on the Holy Spirit, He will lead us into making wise
choices. He will also guide us
safely past temptations.
Throughout Scripture, God reveals what is pleasing to Him. Sometimes
you know intuitively what is God’s will. When the options are muddy, and
you’re not sure, ask Him to lead you. Don’t go forward until you have an
answer. He only wants the best for
you. If you stay in the center
of His plan and purpose for your life, you will fill your innermost desires.
And, you’ll be shining your light and giving God the glory at the
same time.
