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Proverbs 16 – Master planner?

Aug25

Good day everyone and welcome to another day of blogging through the book of Proverbs 😊

Today we look at chapter 16 and I’ll be focusing on verses 1-4 and 6 😊

“Go ahead and make all the plans you want, but it’s the Lord who will ultimately direct your steps. We are all in love with our own opinions, convinced they’re correct. But the Lord is in the midst of us, testing and probing our every motive.” (Proverbs 16:1–2 TPT)

Are you someone who loves to plan, organize, and carefully detail every step of your life? Planning is not wrong in itself—it can even be wise—but the danger comes when we leave God out of the process. True wisdom is found in seeking His counsel, asking for His timing, and yielding to His direction.

No matter how clever or detailed our plans are, it is ultimately the Lord who directs our steps. That’s why surrender is key. God has a flawless track record of planning and executing perfectly. When we trust Him with our plans, we can rest knowing that His wisdom far surpasses ours.

“Before you do anything, put your trust totally in God and not in yourself. Then every plan you make will succeed. The Lord works everything together to accomplish his purpose. Even the wicked are included in his plans—he sets them aside for the day of disaster.” (Proverbs 16:3–4 TPT)

How often do we rush into projects depending on our own strength or the support of people around us—while forgetting to consult the Master Planner? These verses remind us that our trust must be placed fully in God, not in our abilities. Human strength is limited and unreliable, but God never fails.

When we commit our plans to Him, He aligns them with His will and ensures they accomplish His purpose. Even the detours and setbacks we face are woven into His divine plan for our good. Nothing is wasted in God’s hands. This is why we must surrender not just the “big” areas of our lives but even the seemingly small and mundane details. He is interested in every part of our lives

“You can avoid evil through surrendered worship and the fear of God, for the power of his faithful love removes sin’s guilt and grip over you.” (Proverbs 16:6 TPT)

This verse is so powerful. A truly surrendered life—one fully yielded to God—loses its appetite for sin and evil. The lie of the enemy is that full surrender to God is impossible, but Scripture shows us it is not only possible but freeing. Through the help of the Holy Spirit, we can live daily under God’s guidance and direction. It is not a one-time decision but a continual practice of yielding our will to Him.

The second part of the verse highlights the transforming power of God’s love. His love doesn’t just forgive our sin—it breaks its grip over us. When we grasp the depth of His love, it compels us to live in a way that honors Him. As Paul writes:

“For it is Christ’s love that fuels our passion and holds us tightly, because we are convinced that he has given his life for all of us. This means all died with him, so that those who live should no longer live self-absorbed lives but lives that are poured out for him—the one who died for us and now lives again.” (2 Corinthians 5:14–15 TPT)

Christ’s love is not only our motivation but also our empowerment to live surrendered lives—free from guilt, free from sin’s hold, and fully devoted to Him

Thanks for joining me on this journey.

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Proverbs 12 – Are you overwhelmed?

Aug16

Good day everyone and welcome to another day of blogging through the book of Proverbs 😊

Today we look at chapter 12 and I’ll be focusing on verse 21.

[21] Calamity is not allowed to overwhelm the righteous, but there’s nothing but trouble waiting for the wicked. (Proverbs 12:21 TPT)

This verse assures us that “Calamity is not allowed to overwhelm the righteous”

As believers, we stand in the righteousness of God— not through our own works, but through the finished work of Christ. As 2 Corinthians 5:21 (TPT) says: “For God made the only one who did not know sin to become sin for us, so that we might become the righteousness of God through our union with him.”

Whatever battle or challenge you are facing today has no authority to overpower or overwhelm you. Jesus Christ has already finished the work and declared you victorious.

In John 16:33 (TPT), Jesus says: “And everything I’ve taught you is so that the peace which is in me will be in you and will give you great confidence as you rest in me. For in this unbelieving world you will experience trouble and sorrows, but you must be courageous, for I have conquered the world!”
This powerful truth  should fill your hearts with hope and joy—knowing that Jesus has already conquered everything you could ever face. Even before the battle started, you were already victorious!!!

Paul reminds us in Romans 8:28 (NLT): “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”
Even this present circumstance is being turned around for your good.

James 1:2-4 (TPT) encourages us to consider it joy when we face difficulties:

“My fellow believers, when it seems as though you are facing nothing but difficulties, see it as an invaluable opportunity to experience the greatest joy that you can! For you know that when your faith is tested it stirs up in you the power of endurance. And then as your endurance grows even stronger, it will release perfection into every part of your being until there is nothing missing and nothing lacking.”

These challenges are strengthening you, refining your faith, and producing endurance.

Today, God wants to remind you that He will never allow more to come upon you than you can bear. He will always provide a way of escape.
1 Corinthians 10:13 (TPT) says:

“We all experience times of testing, which is normal for every human being. But God will be faithful to you. He will screen and filter the severity, nature, and timing of every test or trial you face so that you can bear it. And each test is an opportunity to trust him more, for along with every trial God has provided for you a way of escape that will bring you out of it victoriously.”

I pray that the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your heart and mind. May you deeply know the love of your Father. May He carry you, strengthen you, and empower you to keep moving forward. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Remember, you are victorious already 😊

Thanks for joining me on this journey.

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