GOD'S PLAN

God has a plan for me. Itis hidden within me, just as the oak is hiddenwithin the acorn, or the rose within the bud. As Iyield myself more fully to God, His plan expresses itself moreperfectly through me. I can tell when I am in tune with it, forthen my mind and my heart are filled with a deepinner peace. This peace fills me with a sense ofsecurity, with joy, and a desire to take the steps thatare a part of the plan.

God's plan for me is aperfect part of a larger plan. It is designed for thegood of all and not for me alone. It is a many sidedplan and reaches out through all the people I meet.All the events and people who come into my lifeare instruments of the unfolding of thisplan.

God has chosen those people he wants me to know, tolove and, to serve. We are continually being drawnto one another in ways that are not coincidental.I pray that I may become a better instrument tolove and to serve and that I may become moreworthy to receive the love and service of others.

Iask the Father within me for only those things whichhe wants me to have. I know that these benefitswill come to me at the right time and in the rightway. This inner knowing frees my mind andheart from all fear, greed, jealousy, anger and resentment.It gives me courage, and faith to do those thingswhich I feel are mine to do. I no longer look withenvy at what others are receiving. Therefore, I donot cut myself off from God, the giver of all goodthings.

God's gifts to me can be many times greater than I amnow receiving. I pray that I may increase my capacity to give,for I can give only as I receive, and receive onlyas I give.

I believe that when I cannot dothose things I desire to do, It is because God hasclosed one door only to leave ajar a betterand larger door. If I do not see the door just ahead, It isbecause I have not seen, heard, or obeyed God'sguidance. It is then that God uses the trouble ofseeming failure which may result to help me facemyself, and see the new opportunity before me.

Thereal purpose of my life is to find God within my ownmind and heart, and to help my fellowmen. I thankmy father for each experience which helps me tosurrender my will to his will. For only as I Iose myselfin the consciousness of his great presencecan his plan for my life be fulfilled.