Proverbs 16:3
Proverbs 16:3
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Result-oriented humans with big goals and aspirations have a knack for preparing ahead of any eventuality. They are aware that for them to achieve that which they set their minds on, planning must be in place. In order to be effective, efficient, and lead productive lives, adequate and detailed planning must be in sight. We feel the need to be in control and determine the outcome of things: we forget that God is still in charge of our affairs. He has the final say; by virtue of His sovereignty, He decides what goes in light of His perfect will for us. Our plans and decisions seem to be good and satisfying to us, but God knows what is best, seeing that He knows the end even from the beginning. The reason some of our plans don’t see the light of the day is that they do not align with God’s plans for our lives. Telling God about our plans before embarking on them communicates our trust in Him to lead and direct us. It saves us from the pain of being frustrated, time loss as a result of trial and error, and also from going around in circles. Next time you have this beautiful idea or are about to make a great decision, run it through God and listen to what He has to say. Your success depends on it.
Job 42:2
I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted.
Psalms 37:4
Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
John 13:15
For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
Esther 4:14
For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?