Proverbs 16: 1, 9
The plans of the heart belong to Man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
The mind of Man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.
We are supposed to make our plans to live our lives, but they are not set in stone. While we're going, God will direct us. It's much easier to steer a vehicle when it's moving, so we're not to just sit and wait for His leading.
I can ask my Father to help me in an interaction: I recall a time when my attitude was very critical and I recognized this. So I prayed on my way, and when I got there, I heard myself saying very encouraging things instead of the criticisms I'd been thinking about on the way. This is proof to me of the practical truth of this Psalm.
Now I am depending on Him to direct my steps, in the things I see before me to accomplish. Whenever I find myself trying to work out all the details by myself, I realize that my pride is hiding from me the concern my Father has for even the tiny details of my living each day. Then I turn to Him, and let Him steer me in the right direction. Then I can relax, and not fret over what is going on around me. I can rest in His loving arms, knowing that He has my back, and wants the best for me.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
