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Devotional - 02nd June 2020

'A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directed his steps' (Proverbs 16:9).

When we fear and worry about our circumstances or having perfect plans, we end up doing nothing, or start doubting what we  are capable of doing. We then lose the blessings for faith and diligence. We can freely devise any plan but it is God who directs. He is the one who rules over us. We all have a free will to choose as we may, but it is still God who rules over us. It is a good thing to set goals and plan ways and means to achieve them, but ultimately it is the Sovereign God that manages the details of actions, so we can be dependent on Him. You only need to put your life and its plans in the hands of God. When you place your plans in his hands, the Lord will direct your steps; it may be to find the right partner, to receive a good education, to give you favour, to find the right job, owning your own home, to be successful, owning your own business. So honour Him and give Him the glory!
God expects you to apply yourself diligently to achieve your goals and the outcome will depend on His favour; not on your diligence in planning, or executing your plan, or your own ability.  He promises to take care of you and provide for your needs because of His love for you. Others may even be plotting against you, or may even be trying to get rid of you, perhaps in your job. But what they meant for bad, God meant it for your good. We see in the Bible the story of Joseph. His brothers tried to get rid of him because of jealousy and sold him into slavery. Joseph purposed in his heart to find them and see if it was well with them and to being back words to his father. But God is then directing his steps into slavery, to a prison and through both to the throne. He was second in command to the King of Egypt. Joseph was faithful to God throughout his journey and save his family and others from the drought that was to come. How great is our God! We have nothing to worry about, so let us therefore, commit our ways unto the Lord and He will direct our steps as we take them. Give yourself up without self-confidence and arrogance to the guidance of God, doing your duty and leave the rest with humility and confidence to God.

Have a wonderful day 🌹🌹

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