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Learning To Hold Your Plans Loosely

Proverbs 16:1-4

God is sovereignly in control of EVERYTHING
Psalm 47:2, 115:3, 130:19: Ephesians 1:11
Creation: Genesis 1, Colossians 1 .
Nations: Daniel 2:21, 4:17                 
Salvation: John 3:8, Ephesians 1:4
Our Length of Days: Psalm 139     

  1.  Recognize The Sovereignty of God In Your Life – Vs. 1
    .     It is wise for us to plan – Proverbs 20:18, 21:5, 6:6-8
    .     It is wise to get godly input – Proverbs 11:14, 5:22
    .     God directs our plans – He has the final say – Proverbs 16:9, 33; 19:21, 20:24, 21:1
    .              Joseph, Genesis 50:20, James 4:13-15
  2.   Trust The Evaluation Of God In Our Motives – Vs. 2
    .      You can never truly trust your heart – Jeremiah 17:9
                Emotions instead of biblical principles
    .              We are unwilling to listen
    .              We’re just selfish
                We’re not walking in the Spirit
    .              We’re just impatient
        The Lord alone can test the heart – Proverbs 17:3, 21:2, 24:12, 1 Corinthians 4:1-4
  3.  Believe The Purposes Of God In Your Plans – Vs. 3
    .              Psalm 37:5, Proverbs 3:5-6
  4.  We Embrace The Design Of God In Our Future – Vs. 4
    .              Ephesians 2:10, Romans 9:17