Posted in Spirit Led Learning

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Yesterday I took Thomas (the boy I watch everyday) and Kaitlin to our local library; a weekly tradition.  Our theme this week is "The History of Ships and Ocean Going Vessels." So, as usual, the kiddos head to their sections to pick out all the books they can, which go along with the theme of our week. Kaitlin headed to the juniors section and Thomas to the beginning readers.  After 10 minutes Kaitlin approached and showed me a book called Spy For The Night Riders, by Dave & Neta Jackson.  I asked her if this was a book that fit our theme for the week and she said "no" but shared her desire to read it.  I allowed her to bring it home as it was published by Bethany House (a well known christian company based in MN).

The night prior to this hubby and I were at the store and felt compelled to buy the "Luther" movie.  We heard it was a good movie so we went ahead and bought it.  All of this sounds very normal and ordinary right?  Nothing that would constitute a divine plan.

Well, Kaitlin hadn't paid any attention to our purchase of the movie, yet the very next day, much to our surprise, the book she chose at the library coincides with the movie we bought. The book she chose was a historical book for kids, based on the life and experiences of Martin Luther.  

It was at this point I figured that it was not a coincidence but God's leading us to study Martin Luther.  At this point I don't know exactly why He wants us to know more about the life of Martin Luther, but I trust that it is all a part of His divine plan in steering us educationally in the direction He has chosen.  I look forward to sharing more with you as the events unfold. 

Our Teacher, Divine Father, who leads, guides and directs our footsteps; cares about every little thing in our lives.  Even a trip to the store or library can be divinely led.  As we surrender our need to control our children's education and place it into the hands of the One who created them.

Little life lessons . . . huge impact.  Coincidence or Divine Plan?