Melodic Mondays: What You Want by Tenth Avenue North

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I first heard this song last year at Winter Jam and I’ve returned to it many times since. In a way, it’s starting to become an anthem for me.

I’m the sort of person who has a daily plan and wants desperately to stick to it. Who wants to know exactly what all of the next steps are, do them in a pretty, perfect order, and have a pretty, perfect result. I plan my days down to the minute--and they very rarely go the way I intend. But what I’ve been learning lately is that God’s plan is always best. I mean, sure, scheduling isn’t wrong at all, in fact it’s a great way to make sure you use your time productively. However, after I’ve made my productive schedule, I have to release those plans and that day to God and let Him direct it in the way that is best. Sometimes, that means things do go almost exactly the way I wanted them to. Sometimes, it means things go awry but the day turns out even better than I hoped. Sometimes, it means I have to sacrifice something I really wanted to do in order to make someone else’s day. But as they say in the song, “there is freedom in this surrender,” in knowing that I can trust Him, in knowing that He’s arranging my days precisely in His perfect order. And, in truth, my heart is being changed to want just what He wants. I’m not even close to releasing my daily schedule easily, haha, but I can certainly see where I’m more willing to let go and to be guided into His daily will.

We’ll talk some more about this in a bigger sense on Thursday, but for now, what songs are on your playlist? Anything God’s been leading you to lately? Do you schedule your days or are you already at just letting them go as they will? Can’t wait to hear from you, and I will see you in the comment section!

4 comments:

Skye HoffertMay 21, 2018 at 10:25 PM
Their songs always seem to adress some issue in my life or faith. They write amazing music.
Helena GeorgeMay 22, 2018 at 10:02 AM
Wow, that's pretty! Never heard of this before, tbh...might have to look them up. :)

I like planning things, too, though perhaps not down to the last minute. I've learned it's best just to take what comes and when you have some empty time, seize it and do something useful!