Mom Reads Proverbs 16

Hello again,

This is a broader principle---it governs our lives globally:

"The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD." Proverbs 16:1

The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps. -Proverbs 16:9

I believe it teaches both these concepts:

*We should develop plans and be diligent with regard to how we invest our time and lives. There should be a plan.

*However, God's oversight of our plans is always the defining factor. On our best day, we plan with human wisdom and human vision, but with God, there is no variation or limitation. He doesn't have bad days. He knows the end from the beginning. His scope and wisdom will triumph and prevail whether it matches our plans or not.

And, we should be glad of this truth.

Part of me resents the thought of my own plans not working out, but another part is freed up by this truth. If we trust that God's heart toward us is good and best, then we should want what He wants and be glad to let go of what is not for our best, even though it may not seem to make sense at the time.


If we dedicate our work to God---if it is indeed His work instead of ours, then we can trust that all our plans will be rendered for good.

xoxo

Mom