Psalm 139:16-18 TPT ~ “You saw who you created me to be before I became me! Before I’d ever seen the light of day, the number of days you planned for me were already recorded in your book. [17-18] Every single moment you are thinking of me! How precious and wonderful to consider that you cherish me constantly in your every thought! O God, your desires toward me are more than the grains of sand on every shore! When I awake each morning, you’re still with me.”
God is the Author of time, and He is the Author of your story. Long before you took your first breath, the Lord had already written every one of your days in His book. Before your eyes ever saw the light of day, His eyes saw you. He not only knew your beginning, but He has planned out your journey and already accounted for your trials, victories, and moments of transformation!
This truth should bring incredible comfort to you and remind you that your life is not an accident, for all of the details of your existence are not random, they are on point and on purpose! Every season you walk through, every challenge you face, and every joy you experience has been ordained by the loving Hands of your Father. Even though you may not always comprehend nor understand the purpose behind what happens, you can trust that nothing is outside the scope of God’s Sovereign plan for you!
What does it mean that God “ordained” your days? It means that nothing about your life catches Him by surprise. He knows the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10), and He promises that His purposes will prevail (Proverbs 19:21). Even in moments that feel chaotic, where you face detours, where your GPS re-routes you due to unexpected difficulties, it didn’t shake God, so stop letting it shake you! For in His infinite wisdom and love, He is weaving every thread of your life into a masterpiece for His Glory and your ultimate good.
Consider this, God didn’t just see your life like a distant observer, He designed it with love, purpose, and care. He wove you together in your mother’s womb (Psalm 139:13), embedding within your gifts, talents, passions, and callings that reflect His unique plan for your life. Even the hardest moments of your journey are known to Him, and He promises to work all things together for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28). And that is you!
So, when your life feels uncertain or overwhelming remind yourself that God has already gone ahead of you, He is making paths for you through the forest, He is making your crooked places straight! So, before you even encounter a problem, He has already provided a solution! Before you face a trial, He has already planned a way through it! As Jeremiah 29:11 assures us, “God knows the plans He has for us—plans to prosper us and not to harm us, plans to give us hope and a future.”
This divine foreknowledge is designed to give you freedom to rest in His plan. It means you don’t have to live in fear of the unknown or try to control every aspect of your life on your own. You can surrender to the truth that your times are in His hands (Psalm 31:15) and trust His perfect Will. Knowing this also calls you to live with intentionality, recognizing that your time on Earth is precious. As Ephesians 2:10 declares, “We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” When you align your choices with His purposes, your life becomes a reflection of His Glory and Grace! Let’s look at these reflections:
Reflection 1: Trusting God’s Sovereignty
How does knowing that God planned your days before you were born change how you view your life’s challenges? Reflect on the fact that God is never caught off guard. When you face trials, remember that they are opportunities for growth that God can use to strengthen your faith and refine your character. Trusting in God’s sovereignty means you can release the need to have all the answers and rest in the assurance that His plan is good, even when you can’t see the full picture.
Reflection 2: Living Intentionally
In what ways can you steward your time and decisions to honor God’s plan? Think about how you allocate your resources, relationships, and energy. Are you using them for God’s glory? Pray for wisdom and discernment to identify areas where you can be more intentional. Each moment we are given is an opportunity to reflect His love, serve others, and walk in obedience to His will. Let this knowledge inspire you to live with greater focus and purpose.
Reflection 3: Trusting in Seasons of Waiting
Is there an area of your life where you need to trust more fully in God’s sovereignty? Perhaps you are waiting for an answer to prayer or clarity in a decision. Reflect on the fact that God is at work even in the waiting. His timing is perfect, and His delays are not denials. Ask Him to increase your faith and help you surrender your worries, trusting that He will fulfill His purposes in His time.
God has given each one of us 1,440 minutes to accomplish what He put in you before you knew you! Be intentional on how you live your minutes, for the next one is not promised to you and if you don’t use it for His Glory, you can’t get them back! Use your time wisely, it’s a gift for you to treasure!
Let’s Pray:
Heavenly Father, thank You for being the Author of my life. I stand in awe that You planned every one of my days before I even existed. Thank You for being the Creator of every moment I experience. I am humbled by the truth that You planned every one of my days before I even came into existence. Father, Thank You for loving me so intimately and that You carefully wove and knitted together every detail of my life, giving me purpose and a future filled with hope. I praise You for the reminder that my life is not an accident, but a masterpiece You designed with Your infinite wisdom. Father, help me to trust You in all things as You teach me to live intentionally, making the most of the time You’ve given me and to know that You are always in control. Even when my life feels uncertain or difficult, help me to remember that nothing takes You by surprise. Strengthen my faith so I can walk confidently in the assurance that Your plans are good and perfect. And when I face challenges, show me how to lean on Your Grace and wisdom, trusting that You are working all things for my good. Father, I ask for Your guidance as I steward the days You have given me. Father, help me to use my time, energy, and talents wisely, knowing that they were given to me for Your Glory. Father, open my eyes and ears to see opportunities to serve others and to make a difference in someone’s life. Father, may I always keep You at the center of my all decisions and relationships. And Father, when I become overwhelmed by the demands of my life, remind me to rest in You, hey me to pace myself and to slow down and be present in the moments You have blessed me with. Father, give me the wisdom to find balance, the courage to let go of unnecessary distractions, and the humility to rely on Your strength instead of my own. Father, help me to trust Your timing and surrender my worries to You, knowing that You see the bigger picture even when I cannot. Fill me with Your Presence, Power, Peace and Patience to know that Your delays are for my benefit and that Your purposes will always prevail. Father, today I choose to honor You with all of my heart and to treasure each moment that You have given me! In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen!
Blessings…
Love Minister Jean
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