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so do you ever wonder what is God's will for your life especially during times when we have to make
a big decision or about to transition to a new phase of life or just itch or something new we
often ask ourselves that question we search through Scripture and we dream big dreams we
want God's direction but it isn't always clear when it's not a matter of right and wrong so
how do we figure out what he wants us to do do you wish it was clearer to you sometimes
well join me as we meditate reflect and pray about God's plans from proverbs chapter 16
verse 9 but first would you join me in a time of opening prayer dear sovereign God you are in
the past in the present and the future all at once you have orchestrated all things to work
for your glory whether they are on the scale of history-making events or in the whispers that
let me know you are here give me direction today for both the big dreams I have and the
small decisions I make and I pray this all in the name of Jesus amen so as we begin take a
deep cleansing breath in whatever is going on in your life right now just put it on hold for
a while so we can talk with God together close your eyes or find a spot to focus
on or even doodle something if that helps you focus and posture yourself before God
are there any barriers around your heart today
confess those to God as we continue with him in prayer
God is the god of history the one who promised Abraham offspring that outnumbered the Stars the
one who gave Daniel the courage to sit with the Lions he is the one who met Paul on the
road to Damascus and gave a glimpse of heaven to John on the island of Patmos and he is your
God our God ask him now to teach you through his word today and listen carefully as I read
from proverbs chapter 16 verse 9 we can make our plans but the Lord determines our steps
it's short the palatal listen carefully again listen for a word or a phrase or a thought we
can make our plans but the Lord determines our steps this is a pretty common proverb but what
is it that's sticking with you right now did you hear it talk with God about it right now
the Bible doesn't tell you what job to take or which school to attend or where to move but he has
given you talents and experiences passions that he intends to use for his glory so what decision
are you trying to make today take a moment right now to commit or recommit your plans to the Lord
with your eyes still closed listen again as I read from the amplified version of
proverbs chapter 16 verse 9 a man's mind plans his way as he journeys through life
but the Lord directs his steps and establishes them what did you notice this time did you hear
anything new or something in a fresh way or is there something playing over and over in
your mind right now well think over that idea and let your thoughts be your prayer
it is normal to plan if our life is a journey then we have to put one foot in
front of the other however it says he directs our steps so he may just lead
you down a path and give you a heart for something completely different than what
you would have dreamed for yourself what is your heart saying about your big dreams
right now what passions is God given you ponder those in a moment of Prayer
it also says God establishes our steps once we take this step God is in control of the outcome
if the decision you're making is in line with God's commands to love him love others and live
in a way that brings glory to his name then you can reason and decide and act he is with you then
always ask God to give you the courage to act on the plans he is speaking to your heart right now
listen one and final time as I read and you reflect on proverbs chapter 16 verse 9 we
can make our plans but the Lord determines our steps we can act but no matter what God's Way
will prevail we can't afford it listen to what God says in Isaiah ask God to show you who he
is as his word speaks from Isaiah chapter 46 I am God and there is none like me declaring the
end from the beginning from the ancient times things not yet done saying my counsel shall
stand and I will accomplish all my purpose ponder that passage in a moment of Prayer
think bigger than your plans for a moment think about all of the people who came before you not
just a few generations past but thousands of years ago imagine the people before you asking the same
kinds of questions you are now humble does that make you feel focus on that at a time of Prayer
now look at what God has done he has used all kinds of things to advance his purpose in his name
even the things that the enemy has tried to use for evil now think about what God has done in your
life what are the plans he has directed the steps he has established for you whether you like them
at the moment or not remember with God right now tell him what he has done have this conversation
now dream a little with the Lord tell him what you'd like to do where you'd like to
go ask him to show you his plan for your life and to give you the diligence to do
the work he's asking you to do what a great focus for a time of Prayer
join me now in a time of closing prayer dear sovereign God you work all things to the good
for all people I make plans in my heart and dream things for my future but I wonder if
these things are your plans for me I pray that you would help me to see that your plans are
bigger than my plans your story spans generations and echoes across the globe I pray that I would
not be so self focused that I am paralyzed from doing your work give me direction dear God show
me what to say yes to where to give my time and resources and use the talents and passions you
built into me for something good something lasting and it's in Jesus name I pray amen
as we end our time together in prayer think about what God spoke to you today what is he
asking of you today maybe it's something specific or maybe it's just wait whatever it is listen and
decide how you were going to act on what he is saying today I hope you focus and think about
that all day just as I hope you come back here to meditate reflect pray and abide in Christ
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