God Who Directs Your Plans
Backgrounder on Proverbs 14-17:
Nowhere is wisdom more essential
than in community relationships.
A heart attitude controlled by
the fear of the Lord is the key to
proper response towards others.
To promote peace with others,
commit to godliness in motives
and thots, tongue & temper as
well as plans, paths and pursuits.
Lord, You will Direct our Plans:
Commit to the Lord whatever
you do, and He will establish
your plans (Prov 16:3).
He who heeds the word wisely
will find good, and whoever trusts
in the Lord, happy is he (v20).
We may throw the dice but the Lord
determines how they fall (v33).
Kind words are like honey, sweet to
the soul & healthy for the body (24)
Lord, You want us to submit our
plans to You for Your approval
before we act. In this way, we show
our love for You & submission to U.
Forgive us that sometimes we make
plans without consulting You God
for we simply want our own way.
I am glad You are so interested in
my life that I can come and talk to
you whenever I want. Thank U for
helping me set good plans. Amen.
Lord, we thank you God that You
are always carefully managing
the details of our life. For the Lord
directs the steps of the godly.
Your purpose always prevails,
even though we’re prone to forget
that & may make our own plans.
How often we look upon God as
our last resource. We go to Him
because we have nowhere else
to go. But in your mercy, cause
us to learn that the storms of life
has driven us, not upon the rock,
but to the desired haven. Amen.
Lord, forgive me for my negativity,
perfectionism and critical words to
others, especially the ones I love.
Grant me kind words of life to
bless those around me. Since
my words are born in my heart,
sweeten my soul with your Spirit.
Soften and expand my heart
to hold Your love for others.
Enable my words to be sweet
to those around me. Amen.