When Our Plans Fail--Feb. 10, 2021

 

When our great plans come to nothing,

we become frustrated, Lord Jesus.

 

Grant that frustration leads to wisdom;

and that with wisdom we realize: 

 

God’s hand is not too short to save,

nor is God’s ear too dull to hear.

 

By your grace, O Christ, make us strong;

but make us humble like a little child,

 ready to let you guide our planning.

 

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 89:1-18; 147:1-11; 1; 33

Isa. 59:1-21

2 Tim. 1:15-2:13

Mark 10:1-16

 

Selected Verses 

Ps. 33:10

The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing;
          he frustrates the plans of the peoples.

 

Isa. 59:1

See, the Lord's hand is not too short to save,
          nor his ear too dull to hear.

 

2 Tim. 2:1

You then, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus…

 

Mark 10:13-14

People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them.  But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.  …”