The Need for Balance

I stumbled upon a few verses about love but this is the text that struck me most today.

See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.
1 Thessalonians 5:15

At first glance, it basically reminds us that if you are to do something, see to it that it is not only for your welfare. However, as I read on and on (and read some commentary), I realized that it applies to a lot of things, especially in making plans.

I plan to go to the states to save money. I plan to buy a DSLR, learn a few photography techniques, and start to make a business out of my hobby. I plan to continue with my stock education and raise my level to that of Janni. I plan to be everything in so little time.

But my plans didn't include what is best for all. It did include my parents, though. Now, when I think about it, my plans should have included what's best for the Lord. Hence, I need to work so I can help the church in its needs. I want to learn things and profit so I can give back. I want to teach people whatever my learnings are. I want my plans to be for the good of God's kingdom. I want to experience love in everything I do and share it with others.

As they say, His plans are netter than ours. Always will be. And when we seek God first, everything shall be added unto us.

Prayer:Lord, thank you for giving me the capability to think of plans and achieve them. However, without you, I'm afraid I can't. I need you to guide me every step of the way and make that path for me. I cannot be the caption of the life you just gave. I may have plans, Lord, but let your will be done. In Jesus' name we pray, amen