Holly J Campbell

[Pro 16:9 ESV] 9 “The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.”

Our hearts make us out to be so much bigger than we really are. We make plans, we scheme, we dream. Now, dreams, ideas and plans are not inherently bad, but if we aren’t careful, they can lead down a path that gets darker and more thorny.

Often our hearts and minds begin working on ideas that might sound good, and may have valid benefits! As those plans continue to develop, we should be careful to include prayer, study, and godly counsel. These things are important to keep us on the right path. It makes it more clear when God gives a different direction, or simply shows us one or two steps ahead of where we are.

If we are caught up in the schemes and dreams that make us seem more important or more in control, proceed with caution. Remember the tower of Babel? Our place is not to make our name great. Sometimes God blesses us with a platform, but it isn’t for our own glory. When people look at us, they shouldn’t see us, they should see lights pointing to our heavenly Father.

God had the first word, He will have the last word. It will not pass away, but this world will. We are but dust.

[Gen 3:19 ESV] 19 “By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread, till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”