What does it mean to be trusting God's plan? Why shouldn't I trust in my plans? How do I know it is God's plan for me? These questions are the focus of today's podcast.
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Bible Verses in this Week's Podcast:
God's good plans and His character
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 ESV
But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. Psalm 86:3 ESV
Our Hearts May Not be Right with God
A heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil. Proverbs 6:18 ESV
Whoever winks his eyes plans dishonest things; he who purses his lips brings evil to pass. Proverbs 16:30 ESV
Wrong Paths for Good
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 ESV
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly. Psalm 84:11 ESV
Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. Proverbs 19:21 ESV
How do I know God's Plan for Me
Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 ESV
Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. Ephesians 6:18 ESV
God hears our prayers and knows what we need before we ask Him. Matthew 6:8 ESV
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 ESV
Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. Proverbs 15:22 ESV
He shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open. Isaiah 22:22 ESV
You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13