Proverbs 16:9
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
Psalms 37:23
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.
Ephesians 5:17
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Devise: to invent, to contrive, to plan, to scheme.
Direct: to order, to instruct, to point out a course of proceeding, to command.
I have made plans that never happened. I've had dreams that haven't come true. It's only natural to make plans, goals, dreams and have things you want to accomplish in your life. The mistake is made when we put our plans, wants and desires above what we KNOW God is directing us to. We all want to know "God's will". I used to think it's a big mystery and I've waited and prayed for God to say "This is my will". But that's not how he does things. It says he directs our steps...one step at a time we walk IN God's will. We're not walking around trying to find it...were either IN his will or were OUT of his will. Each day, each step we take God has a specific will and way. In Eph 5:17 that word will gives the meaning of desire or pleasure.
Most of the time I think "my" life is about me and what I want. But that's foolishness to think that way. I'm not just here for my own purposes but HIS purposes. HIS pleasures. HIS desires. That's what should really matter.
When we let the Lord order our steps he is pleased. His will might not be glamorous or include you being in the limelight but HIS will is the only way your life will bring him honor and glory. We can make all the money in the world and still stand before God one day OUT of his will. His will might be you scrubbing toilets at your church. His will might be you alone in a hospital bed. His will might be you serving him in a foreign country. His will might be you getting up and going to work everyday and giving it your all. It might not be what you would pick but if it's what He has picked for you it is the only thing that will satisfy you. Running from God and his will is a miserable thing. Surrender and submit and see Him use you in whatever way he desires to. I desire to walk in his will and way every day. I want him to direct my steps! I can't make it without him!! I want to live a life directed by God not devised by my heart.
"When God has another plan, walk on and just say yes
When God has another plan be assured that he knows best
When all your dreams are shattered, rest in his sufficient grace, We don't have to understand when God has another plan"
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