In this message from the "Dear Younger Me" series, Pastor Joe Liles explores wisdom for people in their 20s and 30s, focusing on aligning personal plans with God's purpose. Using Proverbs as a guide, Pastor Joe emphasizes that while humans make many plans, God's purpose will ultimately be established. We have all tried to control the narrative in our life and plan for...everything...this message illustrates life's unpredictability and the importance of trusting God's plan!
Quotes from the message:
• "If you start a plan, first pray to align to God's will."
• "You are not meant to go through the motions. You are promised a kingdom by Christ, who forgives you on a cross."
• "Stop treating people as though they're different because their life is not in the same place as yours."
Key Scriptures:
• Proverbs 19:21 - "The human mind may devise many plans, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will be established."
• Proverbs 16:1-3 - Guidance on committing work to the Lord
- v.1: "The plans of the mind belong to mortals, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord."
- v.3: "Commit your work to the Lord and your plans will be established."
• Proverbs 20:18 - "Plans are established by taking advice"
• Proverbs 16:9 - "The human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps"
