Last night the wife and I had one of those long talks.  (No, not like that.  I’m not in trouble.  At least not that I know of.)  You know the ones.  One of those that you ask each other the “what if” questions and the “let’s say ____” hypotheticals.  They are all very good questions and great things to think through and communicate about.  We want to be on the same page about where we see our futures headed and what our ideal situations would be (as if they actually might come true).  If we don’t talk about all these things, when the next five or 10 years happen we won’t be prepared at all.

Like I said they are all good questions.  But at the same time they are scary questions.  As a man, husband and daddy they make me think about all the money and provisions and all those areas that we men fear failure in.  But as I was sitting there talking about our future with my better and smarter half, all I could think about was Jeremiah 29:11.  I can attempt to wrap my mind around everything and try to control it all and have everything figured out, but we all know that is just going to put me in the loony bin.  But I have a God who is in control and far more powerful than I let Him be.  He sees my issues.  He knows my fears.  He has some plans.  They are better than mine.  There is hope.

I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.

Jeremiah 29:11

Are you letting your fears take over your mind?  Are you trying to create the hope that only comes from one Source?  Let it go.  Plan, save, dream.  But let go of the fears.  He’s got your back.

When you think about your plans/hopes/dreams when do you imagine them happening?  Is it a “someday” thought?  Is it “soon but not yet”?  Or is it now?  I don’t know about you but many times I fall into the soon but not yet category.  I want to learn to surf, but I just haven’t quite found the time.  I’m gonna go on a diet, but I’ll start soon.  I’m gonna redo my blog, but I’ll get to it next week.  I wanna start a new Bible reading plan, but I’m exhausted tonight.

Sometimes there are good, honest reasons for putting something off.  Spending time with my wife and daughter is more important that working on the Jeep.  I have a big step to take but feel God saying wait.  I need to start my new workout, but I’m sick.  Et cetera, et cetera.  But how often in your life is right time now?  Start the new habit now.  Start reading your Bible now.  Start praying for someone now.  Start saving now.

Whatever it is do it now.  Is your inaction holding back something amazing that God is trying to do?  Is your procrastination keeping you from doing something worthwhile?  Stop dragging your feet and get to doing what God has for you NOW!