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James 4:13-15  

Do Not Boast About Tomorrow 13 Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit"; 14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. Instead you ought to say, "If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that."

Some people act like they run the show, and no one can change their plans,

They really think they are in control, and all that they do is in their hands.

But God has a different story to tell, and we hope you will listen today,

The Lord really runs the affairs of life, and we must learn to do things His way. 

Please don't boast about what you will do, because you really do not know,

How God can change your man-made plan, and stop it or make it go slow.

Our life is so fragile, I'm sure you agree, so give your plans to the Lord,

Let Him plan your day and just follow Him, and your day He will reward. (RP)

Our poem today is needed by many.  We are so prone to make our plans without bringing God into the picture.  It is so great to at least say, If the Lord wills we will do such and such.  It is much better this way. We never know what a day may bring forth. Lord willing, we plan on a quick trip into town. We really mean than, but also realize the Lord can change our plans. Yesterday we had a great day at church listening to missionaries Tim and Esther Neufeld, long time friends who served 40 years in Togo, Africa. The rest of the day was spent in leisurely reading, doing a little studying and enjoying a couple of Christian TV programs. We trust your day today goes well.  Thanks for praying.