Promise #229 - Friday August 17, 2012

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Proverbs 19:21 WEB

There are many plans in a man’s heart,
but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.

Promise #229: Though you have many plans, My purpose will be fulfilled. 

Over the years, I have looked to this Bible verse many times. By nature, I am a strategist and a planner. I like to know how to best prepare for whatever life has to throw at me. Unfortunately, many of the plans that I have put into place have never come to pass. That is why I take great comfort in this verse because it basically says that while we have many ideas of our own, it is the Lord's purpose that will prevail in our lives.

This promise gives a planner like me great comfort in knowing that God's purpose for my life will come to pass because of His faithfulness, not because of my planning! What a relief! The old saying 'hindsight is 20/20 vision' is so true. When I look back at my life, there are so many things that I 'planned' that didn't come to pass and I thank God that they didn't ! 

So today, be encouraged that our God and Father has a plan for your life that will not be thwarted by anything! You can rest in His faithfulness to bring about His purpose for your life simply because He loves you!
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Comments

[JP]

Hi Barry, thanks for giving me a new perspective on this verse with your article. I've thought that planning means not trusting God fully (and I make it as an excuse to not plan sometimes), but when I read this, I realized that planning and trusting God could go together. "Even when my plans fail, the Lord's will (which is best) prevails. I don't have to worry." :)