It's Friday the 13th again...

Yep another one has come around the first of 2012 and surely not the last. Some say it is an unlucky day! A believer of Jesus lives with a purpose (to glorify God) by a plan (HIS) so luck has nothing to do with anything. Friday the 13^th is just the day before the 14^th and the day after the 12^th. However it is FRIDAY.

Last evening I was talking with friends about how God works in lives and we thought through this plan idea of HIS. Have you considered how God has worked in your life in the past? As you consider that I think you will find a pattern that is common. Not the rule but common to how He deals and reveals himself to you. I believe that holds true to how he speaks and leads as well. Now this is unique to the individual. Let us not forget that God designed us each with our own DNA. No one else has it or has had it or will ever have the same DNA as you (broke the mold and everything). God deals with each of us uniquely but with common patterns. Now as the disclaimers go I must add this that past practice is NOT a predictor of future happenings. We are talking about God here with infinite creativity and capacity. But, he does, for our benefit, use patterns that are common to each life. Have you considered what those are in your life?

It might take a friend to help you sort through them but it is worth it. As we discover His pattern in us, it helps us recognize Him at work in the present and the future. Not to mention how our faith is solidified and strengthened by the understanding that God is at work in and through us. Yes, it is faith but NO it is not luck. Remember I said we live on purpose by a plan. Not our own plan or purpose but rather God’s plan and purpose designed for the best in us, for us. HE has plans to prosper us. No superstition involved, no luck needed, my God has a plan and I have purpose.
A couple of incidentals: thanks for the encouraging words regarding this article. I continue to be amazed that anyone reads this much less likes it.

This came my way yesterday via facebook:

Bible Study Planet
Only Jesus can turn a mess into a message, a test into a testimony, a trial into a triumph, a victim into a victory.

I heard of this on Air1 Tuesday:

ESPNChicago.com | December 19, 2011

Either Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher forgot Tim Tebow was a quarterback, or a little sarcasm crept into the visiting locker room on Sunday after the Denver Broncos captured a 13-10 overtime victory.
"He's a good running back ... He does a good job for them," Urlacher told reporters when asked about Tebow.
When asked what he thought of the passing of Tebow, who was 21-of-40 for 236 yards with a touchdown and an interception, Urlacher praised Tebow's scrambling ability.
Tebow was told about Urlacher calling him a running back and did not take offense.
"Coming from a really good player, that means a lot," Tebow said.

His ability to manage his tongue is more impressive than his abilities on the football field!

Should I have the same presence of mind BEFORE I respond.