Plan vs. Purpose
Today's verse - Proverbs 16:9 'In their hearts, humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.' Amen! If I hadn't grasped this by now - I would be a wreck. There's only so much we can plan, prepare, or control. Without asking God for direction, it can get pretty dicey. This past week I prayed, 'Lord, show me your will. Prepare me.' And not ten minutes later, something changed drastically in my life. This 'thing' that changed could have been devastating in normal circumstances - but a peace washed over me. It was a direct answer to prayer. Instead of getting upset - I embraced the change, anxious to see what he was preparing. I can't control my life. I can't prepare for every outcome. I can only give God each day and look to Him for direction, as I go about it. It's okay to have a plan - but look to Him for your purpose!!