GOD has a better plan.

Matthew 1: ¹⁹ Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.

 ²⁰ But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. ²¹ She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”

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“Excuse me” I said in an irritated tone towards the waitress. She had given bad service all morning and in my mind I thought about skipping the “tip” that day. Then “that voice” popped in my head. “Be generous.” “Aw man why should I be generous to someone who clearly doesn’t deserve it?” I thought to myself.

I grudgingly gave a nice tip and I could see the waitresses face tear up a little. Maybe I didn’t know as much as I thought.

• Things are not always what they seem.
• My thoughts are not GOD’s thoughts.
• My ways are sinful.

Joseph saw a circumstance from his selfish perspective and I did the same when I looked at the situation from a “serve me” mindset. Yes, bad service should not be excused however there are times when I must consider the person rather than the situation. I’m glad I listened to GOD.

• Listening to GOD means doing something to help the other person even when I don’t feel like it.
• Listening to GOD means seeing a messed up situation and knowing GOD has a plan.
• Listening to GOD means treating GOD’s humans with love in spite of their actions.

GOD has a great plan for me, unfortunately I try to run and hide from HIM instead of waiting and listening. I guess my maturity level needs to be adjusted and with GOD’s help I will be more accepting of HIS plan.

• Can you stop worrying, venting or pouting a moment to see GOD at work in your life?
• Will you ask GOD “what do YOU want me to do?”
• Have you considered that GOD is working in “that” person’s life as well as yours?