Day 11: God's Ways Are Not Our Ways

Scripture

In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9 (NIV)

Devotion

Most people in our world are searching desperately for true meaning and significance in their lives. Even for many believers, we struggle with thoughts and insecurities, wondering if how we are spending our days will matter in the end. Once we have walked into eternity, will the things we strove to achieve have made any impact on the world we left?

I have good news for you today. If you will allow God to determine every step of your life, in your marriage and family, in your businesses, and in your Kingdom Building, then you can rest assured that your life will be filled with the favor and grace of the AlmightyGod.

Remember, God does not see “success” as most people see it. He does not value or honor the standards the world believes to be the most important. And so, as a believer, you must come to know God in such an intimate way that you begin to view your success and the course of your destiny through His eyes...that you learn to value what GOD values. Otherwise, if you chase after the same things the world runs after, you will waste your time orchestrating the wrong game plan for your life. You’ll exhaust your time and energy on exploits that might build your own ego, but not the Kingdom of God.

Application

Be a KINGDOM BUILDER, not an ego builder! Submit your plans to the Lord and allow Him to determine your steps. Better yet, completely submit your heart to the Lord so that He can guide your thoughts to become agreeable to His will. Only then will ALL your plans succeed!

Prayer

Father, help me to give my entire life to build your Kingdom. Help me to give my time, my energy, my resource, my relationships, everything that is dear to me - to you for your Kingdom. I submit my mind and heart to you Jesus. I surrender all to you. And I pray your kingdom come, your will be done. Not my will, not my ego. Your Kingdom! In Jesus name, amen.