We are never alone when we pray, plan, and proceed under God's control.
Verse of the Day, February 17, 2021
Proverbs 16:1–3 (NASB95)
"The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, But the Lord weighs the motives. Commit your works to the Lord, And your plans will be established."
As believers, we should understand our human responsibility concerning God's sovereignty. God is in control, but we are responsible for planning and putting forth an effort. We make plans and proceed, but God has the final say about our plans' success (Proverbs 2:6, 16:1). Our plans often seem foolproof, but God knows why and what we hope to accomplish (Proverbs 16:2). We must commit our work to the Lord if we expect to carry out our plans according to God's will for and control over our life (Proverbs 16:3).
Lord, I acknowledge You know me and my motives. Please guide me today, so my plans will help me act Your way. Please make me think before I speak, so my words match Your will for today. Make my plans in unison with the truth of the Bible. Make my attitude and expectations pleasing to You. Lord, I desire to commit my work to Your control. Lord, I will trust you as if everything depends on You, and I will work as if everything depends on me (St. Augustine). Lord, You know my thoughts, strengths, and weaknesses. When things stop going as I have planned, help me adjust my efforts to your agenda. In Jesus' name, amen.
Daily Devotion
We are never alone when we pray, plan, and proceed under God's control.
Verse of the Day, February 17, 2021
Proverbs 16:1–3 (NASB95)
"The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, But the Lord weighs the motives. Commit your works to the Lord, And your plans will be established."
As believers, we should understand our human responsibility concerning God's sovereignty. God is in control, but we are responsible for planning and putting forth an effort. We make plans and proceed, but God has the final say about our plans' success (Proverbs 2:6, 16:1). Our plans often seem foolproof, but God knows why and what we hope to accomplish (Proverbs 16:2). We must commit our work to the Lord if we expect to carry out our plans according to God's will for and control over our life (Proverbs 16:3).
Lord, I acknowledge You know me and my motives. Please guide me today, so my plans will help me act Your way. Please make me think before I speak, so my words match Your will for today. Make my plans in unison with the truth of the Bible. Make my attitude and expectations pleasing to You. Lord, I desire to commit my work to Your control. Lord, I will trust you as if everything depends on You, and I will work as if everything depends on me (St. Augustine). Lord, You know my thoughts, strengths, and weaknesses. When things stop going as I have planned, help me adjust my efforts to your agenda. In Jesus' name, amen.