Proverbs 16:9

I read in Proverbs today the exact thing I was talking about yesterday.



Proverbs 16:1-9 (But pay attention to verse 9)

1 To man belong the plans of the heart,
but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.

2 All a man's ways seem innocent to him,
but motives are weighed by the LORD.

3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do,
and your plans will succeed.

4 The LORD works out everything for his own ends—
even the wicked for a day of disaster.

5 The LORD detests all the proud of heart.
Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.

6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;
through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.

7 When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD,
he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.

8 Better a little with righteousness
than much gain with injustice.

9 In his heart a man plans his course,
but the LORD determines his steps

Who me? Make plans for my life? Try to see into the future and plan every last detail? What? Me? No?

Ok well yah. I am guilty as charged.

I never once imagined that life would bring us to West Virginia. I never thought I would have 3 kids. I never thought I would loose two of my babies. I never thought I would be able to raise a boy. I never thought I would have gone into labor with my boy 13 days early on my scheduled c-section date. I never imagined we would one day loose our house. I never thought we would get 32 hours of overtime this week. And the list goes on.

And luckily I have someone who is determining my steps. Who sees my plans for life and determines my motives and whether or not what I want is in line with what He wants. Thank God, He knows better then I do.