231129 My Plans

 My Plans

Oh, what to do! I want to cry
My best laid plans have gone awry
I had them thought out perfectly 
Things are a mess! How can this be?

All of my ducks were in a row
Knew which direction I should go
But, now I seem hopelessly lost
My stubbornness came at great cost

For though I sensed that things weren't right 
Held to my plans with all my might
Ignored my growing fears and doubt
Determined to carry my plans out

Things are a total mess I fear
Because God's voice I did not hear
In fact, did not consult him first
So things have gone from bad to worse

Seems plans weren't perfect after all
For did not heed the Spirit's call
To seek God's wisdom at the start
And learn to play subordinate part

Instead, I thought that I knew better
Though followed my plans to the letter
They were not destined to succeed 
'Cause didn't let God take the lead

So, now I find I must regroup
And always keep God in the loop
Not simply on periphery
But front and center, as should be 

Before first step, I'll seek God's will
Then, his good plans he will fulfill
Can rest assured all will be fine
When follow God's plans and not mine

Proverbs 16:9
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps 

Proverbs 19:21
Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand

Proverbs 16:3
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans

Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, " declares the Lord, " plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. "

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