July 11
Proverbs 15-17
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will
succeed." (Proverbs 16:3, NIV)
This proverb is not
saying we can do whatever we want, then commit it to the Lord and He will make
sure we succeed. But if we commit to the Lord, if we seek wise counsel, pray,
and follow where the Lord leads us, He will also give us success. Henry
Blackaby, in his book “Experiencing God,” advised Christians to look where God
was moving and to join Him. Instead of asking God to bless what I am doing, a
better prayer is; “God use me in what You want to do.”
My idea of success may not be the same as God’s idea of
success. Our ministry may look like a total failure from our perspective, but
if we are walking in obedience to God, and are committed to God in all we do,
He will bring success. He will fulfill His purpose in our lives, not our
purpose.
We may have our plans, but God’s plans will bring us true
contentment. "In his heart a man
plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." (Proverbs 16:9,
NIV)
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