A Change of Plans

While I was preparing for work, the phone rang. The message said that schools in my area were closed again because of the wintry weather. I was thankful that students and teachers would not have to travel on icy roads. But as a teacher I had worked hard to prepare lessons for my students—lessons I would not be able to teach.

In my frustration, I remembered the verse from Psalm 31 which says, ‘My times are in thy hand.’ I began to think of the day before me in a new way. How could I best use this time? Possibilities formed in my mind, including quiet time for prayer, scripture reading and writing my journal. I also found time for some neglected household chores. Frequently I looked out at the falling snow and admired the beauty of God’s world. My frustration turned to contentment as the day became filled with meaningful moments.

Ecclesiastes 9:10 tells us, ‘Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.’ I wasn’t teaching, and the day did not go as I had planned. But, through God’s guidance, I still spent time doing meaningful work. After all, my times are always in God’s hands.