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Appointed to break down
By Jennifer McClure | May 5, 2008
“In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his step” (Proverbs 16:9, NIV). Or in my case, where my car would break down.
For me, one of the greatest rewards of being a Christian has been the silent way God has placed my steps or opened doors for me to walk through that I didn’t even know were there. It is so exciting to have the reassurance that God has a plan for your life (Jeremiah 29:11). But it’s really cool when you’re a senior in college, about to graduate with a degree in print journalism, and your car breaks down in front of a magazine senior associate editor’s house.
In a nutshell, that’s my story. It was early May a few years ago when the clutch on my white, two-door, 1992 Nissan Sentra went out in 5 o’clock traffic as I approached a very busy intersection. Managing to get the car back in first gear when the car was turned off, I got through the intersection and began meandering through the nearest neighborhood. And some may say “coincidentally” I stopped my car right in front of Kirk Noonan’s home. That connection led to freelance writing for TPE and eventually my current position as assistant editor at TPE.
Jeremiah wrote: “I know, O LORD, that a man’s life is not his own; it is not for man to direct his steps,” (Jeremiah 10:23). How true that has been in my life and how very grateful I am for it. Who better to direct my steps, to plan my life, than the Lord of lords and King of kings? He who is good, who is love, who is just, who is faithful and true. The stability found in trusting God I believe is foundational to experiencing peace and joy.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit,” (Romans 15:13).
Topics: Devotional |
May 5th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
And we’re glad for your appointed breakdown.