Surprises

Events don't always go as you plan, and goals at the beginning are not always goals at the end.

Yesterday evening made plans to go to the Han River Ferry with some friends. The trip to Seoul took a little longer than expected, the meal lasted a little longer than expected, and walking out of the subway station took a little longer than expected. We ended up at the Han River, but arrived 20 minutes after the last ferry had departed from the dock. Although we were unable to complete the expected goal of seeing Seoul from the deck of a ferry boat, we were able to witness the still beauty of the Han River while watching occasional fireworks and consuming our ice cream cones. Sometimes the best things are unexpected.

In the same way, I make plans for the future in the hope that I will be able to complete those plans. However, as a servant of an almighty and sovereign God I must recognize that I am susceptible to the endless factors that I cannot even imagine to control. I am weak and fleeting and I must "...not boast about tomorrow for you[I] do not know what a day may bring forth." (proverbs 27:1)
Whatever the outcome, especially it is not one that initially desire, I am grateful. I serve a sovereign God who has given me grace incomprehensible, love never ending, and peace never fleeting from my heart. I take pleasure in knowing that I am in the hands of God. My heart remains strong because of my firm belief that "...for those who love God all things work together for good." (romans 8:28).

Whether I become involved in microfinance, school planting, IMF development, behavioral finance, or other forms of economic development, may I boast always in the Lord and be a man seeking after his heart.

Cheers.