“We
all, like sheep have gone astray; we have all turned to our own way, and the
Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
Isaiah 53:6
“Yet, O Lord, you are our Father, we are the clay, and you
are our potter; we are all the work of Your hand.” Isaiah 64:8
“A camel and his driver each have their own plan.” I recently read this African proverb in my African
Wisdom for Life calendar.
It reminded me of our childhood Shetland pony, Judy. My Dad
purchased Judy as a surprise for my sisters and me. Judy came complete with
everything needed plus a bonus buggy. For our birthday parties, my Mom gave
buggy rides (powered by Judy, our Shetland pony) for each guest and the
birthday girl.
I recall some surprises Judy gave us. One day when we left a
gate open a crack, Judy slipped through and ran over a mile to Harbine, the
nearest town. Another time when I was riding Judy, she headed for our wire
clothesline planning to dump me off her back. I ducked and lifted the
clothesline just in time. Yes, Judy, our Shetland pony had a mind of her own.
If we are honest, we sometimes have our own plans and ignore
what God has planned for us. A gospel hymn reminds us to follow God’s plan.
“Have Thine Own Way Lord” was first published in 1907. Adelaide A. Pollard wrote the lyrics and
George Stebbins composed the music.
“Have thy own way, Lord!
Have thine own way!
Thou art the Potter,
I am the clay.
Mold me and make me,
After thy will.
While I am waiting,
yielded and still.”
Prayer: God, you know that we often follow our own
plan rather than yours. Remind us that your plan leads us in the right
direction every time. Amen.
Lois Poppe
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