Scriptures: 1 Peter 5: 6-7

⁶ Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. ⁷ Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Proverbs 16: 9

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.

Psalm 37: 5

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.

Scripture Commentary:

These three chapters and the verses chosen have one thing in common: humble yourself and trust in the Lord. Do not lean on yourself. You will not find peace without God in your life.

We tend to engage in excessive planning, attempting to control every facet of our present and future. This is a form of unbelief because we want to control everything. When we think we have achieved our goal, we find that we haven’t because we see something else we think we need. And the process starts all over again. How can this cycle be stopped?

Commit yourself to God.

Entrust everything in your life – family, job, possessions – to His control and guidance. Once you commit yourself to God, you will fully put your trust in Him. God knows you better than you know yourself.

Be willing to wait patiently. His time is not the same as your time. His wants are not the same as your wants. He knows what is best for you.

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1 Peter 5

Proverbs 16

Psalm 37

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Faith Has Greater Worth Than Gold

Trust God Instead of Yourself

Scripture: James 4: 13-15

¹³ Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” ¹⁴ Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. ¹⁵ Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” 

Scripture Commentary: Here today, gone tomorrow has been said time after time.

“I just saw them last week!” How many times have you said that? We go through life making plans for today as though God does not exist; however, our future is in His hands.

Life is short no matter how many years we live.

Don’t be deceived into thinking that you have lots of time remaining. When you were a teenager, you did not think about 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 or 90. Look at you now!

Live for God today!

When you live for God today, you will have fulfilled God’s plan for you no matter when your life ends. When you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, then you are a servant for Our Lord God.

Do not leave God out as you try to plan your life. There is no point in making plans as if God does not exist. You are here because He has put you here for His purpose. Ask God for direction in your life and God will show you the way.

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James 4

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Ask God and Believe He Will Answer You

Confidently Trust the Lord, Your Savior