Monday, while visiting with Dad at Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX, I was struck with the realization that I’m not living or doing what I had planned to do when I graduated from high school when I had it all figured out. I had plans. I was going to become an elementary teacher and commercial fisherman in Alaska. My wife was going to moose hunt with me and get as excited about catching salmon as I did.

I’m reminded of the Lord’s words to Israel through the prophet Jeremiah:

“For I know the plans I have for you, plans to propser you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

I’ve been thinking about how God’s Word is a “lamp to my feet, a light to my path.”

I thought about the movie Evan Almighty. When Evan Baxter explains that building an ark is not part of his plans to change the world he’s laughed at.

I’ve been reminded this week, that the best plan of action is simply to trust God with each step and allow him to take care of the rest. And by the way, I couldn’t have led myself to such an amazing place, loving and working with such amazing people. I’m thankful to know the Lord has plans for me.