Predictions…and Other Plans

ByPreacher Dad

When Anna was 21 years old, all the signs pointed to the fact that she had Lupus. The doctors told her (predicted) that she should prepare for the real possibility of never having children….ever. But God had other plans…

When I moved to Georgia, I expected to work for around four to six months as an interim pastor, and then go back to Virginia and whatever the next step would be. But God had other plans…

I just gave a piggy-back ride to one of those “Other Plans”

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I just changed a poopy diaper of one of those “Other Plans”

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And I am pleased to announce to the Xanga world the birth of our second “Other Plan”

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Please welcome Lillian Elizabeth! (Lily Beth for short.)

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She is a darling, and all are well. May God bless all y’all with such blessings! I’m so glad the Lord had other plans!

This is Ezekiel’s first meeting with his sister, Lily Beth:

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Jarod has been a pastor, construction worker, restaurant manager, ministry administrator, children's story teller, author....in no particular order. At heart he is passionate about the Truth, and has been called to proclaim that Truth from an early age. He is committed to his wife and eight children, and seeks to have a lasting impact upon the future by discipling his family.
He blogs at PreacherDad.com on parenting, preparing, and cultural impact.

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10 Comments

  1. Congratulations! God is so good. We love you all and pray that God will give you grace and wisdom for the steps ahead.

    Sincerely,
    Tim & Marilyn

  3. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  Jer 29:11

    God bless you all !!

  6. Now yall have gone and done made me cry out of sheer happiness from all the cuteness in this post! So precious! Lily Beth sure is a beauty!! Congrats Jarod and Anna and Zeke! God bless you all too!

    -Missy

  7. Darling, this is a great post!  I love looking at it and remembering what God has done and dreaming about what He plans to do…  We are so blessed!

  9. Wow! I didn’t even know you were expecting! (if I did, I forgot!)

    Congratulations on your beautiful little daughter! She is so precious and your little boy is adorable! He is sure growing up!  Please pass on our best wishes to Anna!

    God bless you as you raise your family for His glory!

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