Today’s Scripture
Depend on the Lord in whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
— Proverbs 16:3 (NCV)
Scripture taken from the New Century Version®. Copyright © 2005 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Today’s Encouragement
Proverbs 16:3 calls us to place our work and plans under God’s direction. Dependence is more than asking God to bless a plan after we have already decided everything; it means inviting Him into the process itself.
Inspirational Word
Planning is wise, but our plans are limited by what we can see. God sees motives, consequences, opportunities, and timing that we cannot. Depending on Him means being willing to adjust when His wisdom redirects us.
Success in a biblical sense is not merely getting our preferred outcome. It is carrying out our responsibilities faithfully and allowing God to establish what serves His purposes. Sometimes His best answer is confirmation; sometimes it is correction.
Before rushing into the next task today, give the plan back to God. Ask Him to guide the goal, the method, the timing, and your attitude while you work.
Pause & Reflect
Is there a plan I am asking God to approve instead of truly surrendering to Him?
Today’s Prayer
Lord, I place my plans and work in Your hands. Guide my decisions and establish what honors You. Amen.