but the Lord determines his steps."
~Proverbs 16: 9
I have thought about this verse in various contexts and clung to its meaning, but the beginning of this chapter is something that just struck me while reading through this passage once again:
"To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the reply of the tongue. All a man's ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the Lord. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. The Lord works out everything for his own ends."
These verses can be relevant in many circumstances, but today I feel that they are particularly coming alive in a new way in my life. The plans that we can make seem innocent because they are only plans that we are not positive will ever come to fruition, but those plans succeed in the hands of God. Today was an example of my own man made plans and dreams succeeding because I committed them to the Lord. Today was my first day as a Protege of NCC and I am absolutely overwhelmed, not by information or work, but by joy and excitement! I am so pumped to be a part of such an amazing team that loves one another with the heart of God. There are some great things happening at NCC and one thing that Pastor Mark said today is that he doesn't want to ever get comfortable because God can do so much more! The church grows in order to give and I just agree so much with the vision and purpose of NCC that I feel so blessed to be a part of what God is doing through them and in each person!
Praise God for a great first day! I go to bed again tonight with the overwhelming feeling that I have to remember every moment and every emotion of every day because I am living in a dream, God is directing my steps...it feels like this experience is a response to the cry of my heart and I can't keep from smiling and thanking!
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