So much of what I've planned — doesn't go as planned.

Here's why, and what I've learned.

First, we are at war with the enemy, satan.

Make no mistake, he is real.

Jesus says satan is out to kill, steal and destroy — you and me.

I have a BIG target on my back because my plans are aligned with God's plans.

- I work for God.
- I'm in the army of the Lord.

So the enemy strikes often, trying to distract me and disrupt my plans.

He's hoping I'll forget about the promise of Romans 8:28, which is ALWAYS in effect. As are Psalms 91 and Isaiah 54:17.

So when adversity disrupts my plans, if I'm being totally transparent, at first I might be taken by surprise.

When an unexpected bomb explodes, I might think or say .... OH FUDGE.

... or my very favorite "SHUT THE FRONT DOOR".

But after I've collected myself, I realize that God already saw the trouble coming and has a great solution already worked out.

Here's the takeaway — while life may not always go as I've planned, it always go as God has planned. And His plans are to prosper me.

Can you see what I see?

>> And what God does for me, He'll do for you.

It's OK if you do a momentary freakout when the bombs explode. But then learn to shake it off and stand in the protection of your Father who loves you.

God will use every setback as a setup to promote you. That's Romans 8:28!

That's what I've learned.

-Gerald