Living water #504

LIVING WATER EPISODE 504 || 22ND OCTOBER, 2025

By Solomom Uwumbolibe Mensah

PLANNED BY MAN, DIRECTED BY GOD

Scripture Reading:  Proverbs 16:9

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

This verse beautifully captures the balance between human responsibility and divine sovereignty.

We all make plans:  we dream, set goals, and map out the direction we want our lives to take. Yet, this proverb reminds us that God has the final authority in determining how those plans unfold. Our human perspective is limited, but the Lord sees the full picture.

1. Human Initiative:
   God encourages us to plan — it’s not wrong to have ambitions, visions, or goals. Planning reflects wisdom and stewardship.

2. Divine Direction:
   While we plan, God directs. He orders our steps to align with His higher purposes. Sometimes this means doors close or paths change; not because God is against us, but because He is guiding us toward something greater.

3. Trust Over Control:
   This verse calls us to surrender our outcomes to God. Even when things do not go as planned, we can trust that His way leads to lasting peace and purpose.

• Before making plans, seek God’s will in prayer.

• When plans change unexpectedly, trust that God’s direction is perfect.

• Live with a balance of diligent planning and humble dependence on the Lord.

Prayer

Lord, help me to plan with wisdom but walk with trust.
Order my steps according to Your perfect will.
Even when my path changes, help me believe You are leading me toward Your best. Amen.