He's Not Done

Psalm 33:11
But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever,
    the purposes of his heart through all generations.

In church Sunday, we sang My Testimony by Elevation Worship. One of the phrases in the song says something like this, "if I'm not dead, then you aren't done."

As songs often do, this one got me to thinking. I pondered about God's plan and how I fit in. I have a t-shirt that says, "He has a plan, and I have a purpose."

The phrases from the song and the shirt remind me that no matter how old I am, I have a purpose in God's plan. That thought can be applied to how young, whether by age, or by new life in Christ, a person is. He wants us to be part of His work in this world.

My mom lived to be ninety-five, my Grammy ninety-two, and my dad eighty-seven. I remember talking to mom on visits as she grew closer to the end of her life. Due to her arthritis, she couldn't do as much as she used to, but she continued to address and send cards for her Sunday school class even when she couldn't attend. The cards her hands touched and prepared blessed the sick, elderly, shut-in and whoever the class reached out to. Grammy taught piano to students until the day she passed, and she prayed. She lifted every family member, friend, and acquaintance to the Lord in prayer every day. Dad encouraged his grandkids and until he couldn't anymore, he fixed everything for everybody. All three of them allowed God to continue to work through their lives and touch others in His name.

I have been blessed by many children and young people who love Jesus. I'm thankful for every one of them. Not to mention the folks who are young in Christ and share an enthusiasm that reminds me not to take my faith for granted.

No matter how long I live, I want to continue to follow God's plan for my life.

Don't give up, instead ask Jesus what you can do.