How Will I Succeed Today?

Scripture – Proverbs 16:3: Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.

Reflection: Now here’s a verse that uses some interesting words. To begin with, I have to recognize this proverb is part of God’s direction for me. I also recognize my human nature leads me to read these words from a self-centered perspective. In light of that, I’ll discipline myself to read them from the perspective of my spiritual nature.

First of all, I see the phrase “whatever you do.” “Whatever” is an all-inclusive word. There’s no loophole here – no way to get around it.

So I’m to take whatever I do and commit it “to the Lord.” What are the implications of that? And how do I do that? “Whatever” is a big word!

Then I stop and wonder about the meaning of “your plans.” Today I have an agenda – a list of things I plan to do. On a broader scale I have plans for our church and for my ministry through the church.

Whatever my plans, I’m called to commit them to the Lord. And the promise is these plans “will succeed.” What does that mean? What does it mean for you? What does spiritual success look like? Well, whatever the answers are, this should be an interesting day.