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Will The Purpose of the Lord Stand?

Will The Purpose of the Lord Stand?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know the purpose of the Lord will stand. In Jesus’s name, amen.

Almost everyone makes plans. Families have vacation plans, financial plans, daily, weekly, and annual plans. In business, there are strategic plans, master plans, and more.

Proverbs 19:21 (ESV) is about man’s plans in light of the Lord’s purpose.

“Many are the plans in the mind of a man,
but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.”

Anything can happen to interrupt a person’s plans. In a moment, things can change. It is okay to dream and plan. Yet, always be mindful that the Lord is in control. His purpose will prevail.

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Why Should You Beware of the Way of Death?

Why Should You Beware of the Way of Death?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those whose way seems right, but its end is the way to death. In Jesus’s name, amen.

Have you ever seen a person who is so headstrong that they know their plan could never fail, yet their plan is flawed? It is time to put plans under the microscope, and recognize bad plans for what they are.

Proverbs 16:25 (ESV) is an example a man’s scheme gone wrong.

“There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way to death.”

Don’t make a mistake. What may look very appealing may be fraught with danger.

Think through the implications of decisions.

Don’t always assume everything will work out. Rather, look at situations with a critical eye from God’s perspective.

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The Purpose of the Lord Will Stand!

The Purpose of the Lord Will Stand!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know the purpose of the Lord will stand. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Almost everyone makes plans. Families have vacation plans, financial plans, daily, weekly, and annual plans. In business, there are strategic plans, master plans, and more.

Proverbs 19:21 (ESV) is about man’s plans in light of the Lord’s purpose.

“Many are the plans in the mind of a man,
but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.”

Anything can happen to the plans a person has in their mind. In a moment, things can change. It is okay to dream and plan. Yet, always be mindful that the Lord is in control. His purpose will stand.

Tell me what you think in the comments below.

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Beware the Way of Death?

Beware the Way of Death?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those whose way seems right, but its end is the way to death. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Have you ever seen a person who is so headstrong that they know their plan could never fail, yet their plan is flawed? It is time to put plans under the microscope, and recognize bad plans for what they are.

Proverbs 16:25 (ESV) is an example a man’s scheme gone wrong.

“There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way to death.”

Don’t make a mistake. What may look very appealing may be fraught with danger.

Think through the implications of decisions.

Don’t always assume everything will work out. Rather, with a critical eye, look at situations from God’s perspective.

Tell me what you think in the comments below.

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Step By Step?

Step By Step?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who acknowledge you establish a person’s steps. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Cultures can place a high value on independent thinking. This can be taken to an extreme when people think they are in total control of their own destiny.

It is God who has something to say about a man’s steps. Two verses reinforce God’s say in the matter:

The first is Proverbs 16:9 (ESV):

“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”

The second is Psalm 37:23-24 (ESV):

“The steps of a man are established by the Lord,
when he delights in his way;
though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong,
for the Lord upholds his hand.”

Are you about to chart the future? Acknowledging God is in control. Look to him for guidance.

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