Proverbs 16:2-3 “All the ways of a man are clean in his own
sight, but the Lord weights the motives. Commit your works to the Lord and your
plans will be established.” (NASB)
Hello,
I was thinking last night and this morning about how we tend
to put our heads down and plow through any obstacle possible once we have made
up our mind about something. We feel so set that the outcome is right or a good
idea or needed, that we ignore any signs as we get underway. It brought to mind
yield signs while driving – the road may not be closed, but we need to use
caution and watch for other factors.
I love the verses in Proverbs 16. Verse 2 talks about
motives – before we even start we think we are pure in motivation, but have we
really let God sort that out? Once the motive is checked, what about the plan? Are
we trying to just do everything our way, or will we yield to the manner in
which God wants to do it? (Side note – ‘commit your works’ is not just about
praying for success as you start, but about being committed before to put them
before the Lord and let Him direct things).
None of this is about inaction, but rather about good action
that is placed before God and yielding to His ways.
Have a blessed day,
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