Grand Design

Sometimes life just doesn't make sense. Try as we may to understand and plan for it, we are not in control of the Grand Design of our lives. Proverbs 20:24 says 'how can we understand the road we travel? It is the LORD who directs our steps.' And Proverbs 19:21, 'you can make many plans, but the LORD's purpose will prevail.' For those who do not love the one true God such a statement may seem constricting and harsh. But for those who follow after God and learn to love Him and be loved by Him it is a freeing and liberating reminder. I want to share a song with you that expresses the comfort of giving up control. The title is simple, 'Grand Design', written by Jill Phillips.


'I knew it all along that this day was coming
Even though I knew it doesn’t hurt any less
But somehow the suffering draws me to You
I could start running in anger
But then what’s the point of a Savior

I feel the pain but it still doesn’t change who You are
Nothing I feel is outside of the reach of Your arms
My whole world could crumble but all of the pieces remain
In Your hands that are waiting to put them together again

Just like I know You will in Your own time, in Your own wisdom
One day I’ll look back and see the grand design
Maybe it will make sense then, these questions I have
But with it all here front and center
Sometimes it’s hard to remember

I could start running in anger
But then what’s the point of a Savior'

Nothing I feel is outside of the reach of His arms. I feel the pain, but it still doesn't change who He is. Wow.