Tuesday, March 22, 2011

How much can one plan?

In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. (Proverbs 16:9)

Anita planned to take Jed to BSF this morning. She planned to help her sister in law. She planned to ...

Jed woke up with unstoppable runny nose. He did not want to go out at all. Anita knew she must stay home.
Reg woke up with leg cramp. He struggled to stand and was in pain. Anita knew she must cancel the plan to help her sister-in-law.

God obviously has another plan for Anita. She indeed thank God that she was forced to stay at home to only find out what happened to Reg.

There was no answer to Jed's runny nose, perhaps it is just a cold, but Jed was clingy.
There was no answer to Reg's cramp, unfortunately, no response from haemotologist, they'll just have to wait and see.

Reg had to put on the mask around the house again. Jed was constantly hearing mummy ash him to wash his hands, and Anita was running around to tend their needs and wished she can be an octopus.

In the midst of serving everyone in the house, Anita was thinking the issue about sickness and her own response. She has concluded that it was just an exhaustion, for there was:

One who claimed to be sick, but complained all things. Anita tried to control her temper and borrowed deaf ears and moved on to do the essentials.
One who needed clearing of the nose to breath, but refused. Anita tried to encourage and be patient.
One who is in pain and immobilised, but chose sleep as comfort. Anita tried to cook nice food to cheer him up but felt as helpless.

At the end of the day, Anita thanked God she is the one who is well even though deflated. She may not be able to plan ahead, and does not even know what tomorrow holds for her; but she is certain that God has it all planned. She asks for healing but trusts God's goodness in whatever may come. She earnestly seeks strength and courage to face another day!

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