Plans

“We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer. People may be pure in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their motives. Commit your actions to the LORD, and your plans will succeed.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭NLT‬‬

We do not have the level of insight the Lord has. We may have the best laid out plans and they may smell very seeet to us but to the Lord they stink because our flesh is involved: there is ego, fear, self-will, retaliation or some such. We may deceive ourselves, but He is not fooled.

Just because a plan sounds glorious, looks humble and people are clapping, does not equate to passing the God test. Is it His heart?

I have been in Nepal for three years now and have been learning the Nepali language. I have done offical studies and private tutoring, however recently I asked my teacher to teach me God’s word and related studies. His presence is all over it and my heart bursts within me. I cannot explain it but I know this is what I love.

My tastes have changed. My desires have changed. They have become simpler and purer. I can spend long hours in quiet and wait for Him to speak, to lead.

I must say, this is more fun than all the running around and the best adventure. Amen!

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