Proverbs 16:1,3,9

We all make plans. We plan our days, our futures, our families, even our vacations. But here’s the real question: are we planning with God or just asking Him to bless what we’ve already decided? Proverbs 16 reminds us that while we can make our own plans, it’s the Lord who gives the right answer and determines our steps. Planning isn’t the problem — planning without God is.

Most people roll their problems to God, but not their plans. We wait until things fall apart, then beg Him to clean up the mess. But God doesn’t want to be our last resort — He wants to be our starting point. Wisdom says, “Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” That Hebrew word galal means “to roll” — it’s not just handing something over; it’s transferring the full weight and ownership to Him.

Here’s the truth: surrendering to God’s will doesn’t mean giving up on success — it means trusting Him with the definition of success. Joseph had a God-given dream, but the road looked nothing like what he expected. Betrayal, slavery, prison. Yet through it all, God was directing his steps. Don’t assume delays mean defeat. Trust Him with the plan — and the process.

Just a thought,

PSS