Prov
16:9 (ESV) The heart of man plans his way,
but the
Lord establishes his steps.
NOTE: The verse
doesn't say we shouldn't plan nor does it make any moral judgment on the
decision to plan. Other scripture do, and suggest prudence and planning as wise
actions. What it does say, is that God is never not involved. He may choose to
allow us to experience the consequences of poor planning or lack of planning or
selfish planning. He may intervene and he may not. But Rom 8:28 says that in
all things, God works for the good of those who love him. So if he allows
something, it is because he sees good that will come or if he intervenes, it is
because he is working to bring good out of it. Of course, God's definition of
good and ours may differ exceedingly. He can see into eternity, but we can only
see a little bit ahead. Therefore, we will often not see something as good
because we can't see it from God's perspective. Additionally, we measure things
by a physical life and earthly treasures, and God sees the spiritual, and
unseen things of eternity and heaven. So, in the end, we must trust that God is
the one establishing our steps, not our plans.
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