“I know God’s plan for your life.”
After a five week workshop, I promised the guys a surprising conclusion. That one got their attention.
So I showed this familiar symbol from previous sessions and asked someone to summarize its significance.
“It means God has a plan, but we can’t see all of it. So we tend to put His plan in a box, shrink it down to what we can see and understand. The box reminds us that no matter how much we know, there’s infinitely more we don’t know.”
The leader smiled. “So the box is the small part of God’s plan, God’s will, about which we’re certain. And I want to tell you guys what I’m sure I know about God’s plan for your lives.”
He wants your head to hit the pillow each night with clear eyes and full hearts. (If you don’t know the clear-eyes/full-hearts story, click the link. We’ll wait here.)
God wants you to not be afraid to make eye contact with the man in the mirror. And He wants you to live in a community where you trust that each has the others’ backs.
He wants you to KNOW the True North Principles that will guide your choices, regardless of situation or circumstance.
He wants you to write a remarkable story on the daily pages of your life.
He wants you to live a life of agape—sacrificial,, unconditional, love for God, others, and yourself.
I am absolutely sure those are God’s plan for your life. Have fun.
A hand shot up. “But…does He want me to go to truck driving school or pursue my music?”
I laughed…I think it’s okay for teachers to laugh, sometimes. “How should I know?”
“But that’s what I’m trying to figure out!”
“Okay, a couple of thoughts. First, have you made a start on this stuff?” I pointed to my image.
“Because without these, I don’t think other stuff will make much difference.”
And second, if you make good progress on these…other choices might be a little clearer, or might not seem so important.”
We kicked it around a little, and it was time to leave. He paused on the way out.
“That’s why the box is limited, right?”
“Explain.”
“We can’t ever know it all. We have to keep looking, so we have to keep talking.”
“Can I use that in a blog?”
He waved as he left. I took it as a yes.
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