Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)
3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans.
and he will establish your plans.
The real question behind this promise is very simple: How do
I define success for my plans? The answer is very simple as well: bringing
glory to God for his grace (see Eph. 1:6, 12, 14). Committing
our works and plans to God means surrendering them to God's will (James 4:13-15),
trusting that God will be glorified in them (Col. 3:17), and recognizing that
it is not in our power to properly guide our own steps (Prov. 16:9). God longs
to bless us and empower us — not for our own selfish ambition (James 3:16), but
for our eternal good (Rom. 8:28) and God's glory. Like Jesus, when we commit
our plans and works to the Lord, we are saying, "Not my will, Father, but
yours be done!"
Thought for today:
Do I seek God before I make decisions?
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