We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.
Proverbs 16:9 (NLT)
Proverbs 16:9 reminds me while it is good to plan, there are things I cannot predict, nor prepare for.
That may not feel very comfortable. Good and bad things happen every day. Layoffs, tough breaks, and a worldwide pandemic are just a few items that don’t make us feel great.
We can debate why things happen or if they ever should occur. But in the end, It is foolish to fight the unexpected things we can’t influence.
Lots of change will come into our lives.
- Some of it will be good
- Some of it will be uncomfortable
- There will be unexpected twists and turns
- One or two can be happy accidents
- Others can feel tragic and unfair
- Then there will be some that will make us shake our heads and roll our eyes
I choose to embrace the change God brings into my life. I will continue to plan and prepare for what I can foresee. But there are events, mishaps, and surprises no one can predict. It is best for me to know what I can control and make positive changes, while I let go of what is simply out of my jurisdiction.
