Psalm 138:8

   Today I go home for spring break! I am very excited to spend some time resting and being with my family and friends. I was having my time with God this morning and I came across Psalm 138:8. It was very assuring to me. We often stumble along and forget that God has made us for a reason. He has a specific purpose for each of us that no one else can fulfill. How awesome is that? God created us with a purpose, a purpose no one else on this earth has. We are all individually and uniquely made in His image. He has plans for each of us. My desire to seek out this purpose for myself has increased as God has reminded me that He is in control. 
   God desires that we remember this promise He makes to us: He will fulfill His purpose in us. He asks us to trust Him. There are many doubts and fears that distract us from concentrating on this solid truth. We get weighed down, tired and weary, but God is always right there beside us. He is a faithful God and has promised to never let us go. God's promises are true and will never be broken. We can fully trust Him and His plans for our life. 
  God's plans for us are far more than anything we could do on our own. It scares us sometimes because the future is unknown and we have certain expectations for it, but instead of controlling our future, God asks us to surrender it to Him. He treasures our hopes and dreams and will make them come alive in a beautiful way that is glorifying to Him. We have no need to worry or be anxious because we know God is doing a good work in us. We are a new creation because our Savior took the punishment for our sin and He reigns forever.

   May you rest in God's promises and the plan that He has for your life. Be reassured that every circumstance and situation you face is part of God's plan. Know peace while abiding in your Heavenly Father. God will fulfill His purpose in all of us as we continue to seek Him and His plans for our lives.