We are nearing a holiday season when we can reflect on our hardships, blessings, encouragement and discouragement. I meditate on Pauls life when he said... "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want." Phil 4:12 I think I can speak of all of us when I say there have been times this year "I wish I had more" but in the times of need I have seen Gods grace at work. I guess you all have heard the song now "It's all about dat Base no Treble." Well, someone put up on their church notice board "It's all about dat grace no devil." And that's what it's about, His grace abounding on us. Some have gone through terrible things over the years and maybe this year also. He maybe want to teach us something special or prepare us for something great. Whatever the need and no matter what age you are. till your one hundred and twenty, God has a plan especially for you. Sometimes that plan is to protect us from the unknowing and we may not know until we we get to heaven why he alowed it. I have been praying for situations and circumstances which sometimes encumbers me with stress. Their are desires in my heart and life of which is on my heart and troublesome present. But God knows, so with His presence He reminds me of contentment in Him. I have learnt to pray about those desires, which suggests to God I am happy with His plan in my life. I don't say all this to spill my circumstances or life problems on any one of you, but rather to encourage you all what has been on my heart and that is...God has a plan.
God bless. Phil
