June 16

The Master’s blueprint for me

“Be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the L Eph. 5:17).
“Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness” (Psa. 143:10)

Let it once be fixed that a man’s one ambition is to fit into God’s plan for him, and he has a North Star ever in sight to guide him steadily over any sea, however shoreless it seems. He has a compass that points true in the thickest fog, and fiercest storm, and regardless of magnetic rocks.
—S. D. Gordon.

There was a time I had a plan for life,
A cunning blueprint fashioned in a dream,
And proudly would I build my structure great,
With fame and fortune ever as my theme.

High on a hill I thought that I would build,
And watch the world below—its envious eyes
Looking with tribute to my wealth and fame,
And honor to the man who grew so wise.

One day I stood there worshipping my plans,
When suddenly I heard a Voice so true,
“Give me those plans, for they must be destroyed.
I’ve worked a plan and pattern out for you.”

I knew that Voice, I’d heard it oft before;
Though still and small, it came to me again,
A voice to touch the proud and boastful life,
And melt the very hearts of haughty men.

That day I turned my blueprints over to God.
He gave another set for taking mine,
With pages blank—I cannot tell you why—
But every day He adds another line.
—Esther Pritchard Moore.

What God calls a man to do He will carry him through. I would undertake to govern half a dozen worlds if God called me to do it, but I would not undertake to govern half a dozen sheep unless God called me to do it.
—Edward Payson.

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