“We make our plans; but the LORD determines our steps” (Prov.16:9).
“Any door Jesus opens nobody else can shut; and every door Jesus shuts no one can pry open” (Rev. 3:7).
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Don’t even lean on your own understanding—much less trust it. Acknowledge Jesus in all things all the time, and he will make your paths straight, hold you fast, at times carry you, and get you Home on time.” (Paraphrase of Prov. 3:5-6)
Lord Jesus, thank you for being both a macro and a micro-manager. This doesn’t make us robots; it makes us yours and reveals you to be our loving Master—not our co-dependent masseur. Our choices aren’t sovereign, only you are. Whew! Hallelujah! Bodacious! Thank you. Every door knows your name and they all swing on the hinges of your pleasure and purposes.
Can you really trust you with all our heart? We have plenteous reasons to do so. Jesus, you created us for your glory, graced us with full salvation, and are at work in all things for our good, and are actively making all things new. You aren’t “pulling for us” from afar; you are shepherding us right here and right now.
Jesus give us your beyond-all-understanding peace in this season of life. When we’re confused by options, free us to trust your occupied throne, active engagement, and loving heart. We are standing in grace; not standing before 3 doors of which two lead to disaster and only one leads to your delight. Again, the Scriptures tell us you are the Door-Master—not our distance cheerleader. Never ever let us forget that life is about trusting the perfect Lord—not making the perfect decision. So Very Amen.
