Saturday Thoughts 💭

It’s been awhile since I’ve shared my thoughts—

I wanted to share something that’s been showing up everywhere for me lately!

Proverbs 16:9 ESV

The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.

I’ve been thinking on this verse A LOT. We can only have steps established by the Lord if we’re willing to submit to His plans.

Being willing is defined as ready, eager, or prepared to do something. 🙌🏻

We’re never forced to submit to His plan. (I know it sounds cliché) if we were forced into it, then we wouldn’t have a choice either way—we’d be living miserable lives.

I know if I were forced to love my neighbor as myself it wouldn’t be sincere love. It’s something I have to work at. Not something that comes naturally.

We have to choose a relationship with Him before we can see the fruits of established steps by the Lord.

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