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Devotional - 30th June 2020

'Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established' (Proverbs 16:3).

There is a saying that, "If you fail to plan you plan to fail." Almost everyone makes some sort of plan for their life. Whether they plan to get an education; plan to go an holiday; plan to get married; plan for their finances or their future; plan to accept Jesus and follow him, which is the best plan anyone could have. Why? Giving your life to Jesus is what will save you for eternity and bring success to you in life. People have plans; whether individually, collectively or corporately. The Scripture makes it clear, that we should commit to the Lord whatever it is we   intend to do and our plans will succeed. In other words, the key to our success is to allow God to be part of our plans. When you have a relationship with God, you want him to know what you're doing, you involve him in all your decisions. You humbly request for Him to align your plans with His plans. You invite the Holy Spirit to lead and guide you as you make these plans; as you commit them totally to the Lord. Today God is calling you to cooperate with him. He is saying I have a great plan for your life. Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not evil, to give you an expected end." Allow God, through the power of the Holy Spirit to work in and through you to accomplish His purpose and will for your life. Why nor start with Him each day? Every day commit your plans to Him; have a conversation about your plans and invite Him to be part of it. Seek His wisdom, guidance and advice. God wants what is best for you. Making  plans are absolutely fine. You may do the planning for what you think you need, but it is God who determines your steps as to where He wants you to be. Knowing God's plan for you, through His Word and aligning your will to His, give you confidence and assurance of success and trust that God will work everything out for your good. Let us commit all to God, have confidence in His plan for us and trust that He knows what's best for us.

Have a wonderful day 🌹🌹

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