Key Text: “The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.”
– Proverbs 16:9
Key Message: Being intentional in our walk transforms casual Christianity into purposeful discipleship.
Purposeful planning meets divine direction. While we often hear well-meaning phrases like “I’m just waiting on God” or “When the Lord gets ready,” these sentiments can become spiritual shortcuts that sidestep our responsibility to act. The profound truth in Proverbs 16:9 reveals a powerful partnership: we plan, God establishes.
Think about that. The Hebrew word for “establishes” (kûn) suggests not just approval but divine strengthening and securing of our steps. It’s like having a master architect review and reinforce our blueprints. We draw the plans; God fortifies the foundation.
Living by default is like drifting downstream – easy, predictable, and ultimately unfulfilling. But intentional living? That’s choosing to navigate with purpose, plotting your course while trusting the Divine Navigator to guide your journey.
Consider this: Are you drifting or directing? Floating or focusing? Waiting or working?
Today’s Power-Up Challenge:
- List three areas where you’ve been “waiting” instead of “working”
- Create one actionable step for each area
- Set specific times today to execute these steps
- Document God’s establishment of your plans
Remember: Destiny demands decisions. Your next step is your best step when it’s an intentional one.