God 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).
Kind words are like honey, sweet to
the soul & healthy for the body (24)
We may throw the dice but the Lord
determines how they fall (v33).
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, 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.
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.