For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NLT)
What would you think of a conversation with God that went like this?
God: I have a plan.
Us: What is it?
God: Plans for you! Plans for good and not disaster.
Us: I can’t see it.
God: Seriously, I have a plan for you. Just work with me.
Us: I can’t. I don’t know what you are doing and that is scary.
God: Well, let’s talk. When you pray, I listen. Keep searching for me and you’ll begin to see….
Us: Look, I know your plans are more wonderful than I can imagine and I know that you are in control of everything but I am not you. I can’t do what you think I can so if you don’t mind, I’ll just stay right where I am.
God: But I am promising this to you.
Us: I know. But I still can’t.
Do you ever have this kind of a conversation with God?
What do you need to do to believe him?