May 16 - Plans in His Hands

MAY 16 - Plans in His Hands3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:3; 2 Corinthians 4//3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon//________________________________________“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” — Proverbs 16:3 (ESV)“We do not lose heart. Even though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.” — 2 Corinthians 4:16 (ESV)“We have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.” — 2 Corinthians 4:7 (ESV)________________________________________It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by life—school, friendships, family, and the pressure to “figure it all out.” You might wonder if your plans actually matter or if you’re just spinning your wheels. Proverbs 16:3 reminds us that when we commit our plans to God, He can establish them and guide us in ways we can’t see. Paul, writing in 2 Corinthians 4, explains that even when we feel weak, limited, or ordinary—like “jars of clay”—God’s power can work through us to accomplish amazing things. The struggles and small steps you take today are part of a bigger story that God is writing.You might not see the full picture yet, and some days will feel heavy. But the encouragement is that God’s plans are bigger than your doubts and your fears. Every step you take in faith, every small act of obedience, is a part of what He is building in and through you.________________________________________THINK ABOUT IT1. Commit Your Plans: How can you actively give your schoolwork, friendships, and goals to God each day, trusting Him to guide your steps (Proverbs 16:3)?2. Power in Weakness: How does remembering that God’s power works through your limitations (2 Corinthians 4:7) change the way you face challenges or failures?3. Renewal Over Time: In what ways can you focus on renewing your inner self daily, even when life feels exhausting or discouraging (2 Corinthians 4:16)?________________________________________BOTTOM LINEWhen you commit your plans to God and rely on His power, even your ordinary efforts can achieve extraordinary results.________________________________________PRAYERHeavenly Father, thank You for reminding me that my plans matter when I give them to You. Help me trust Your guidance, rely on Your strength, and stay faithful even when I feel weak or unsure. Renew my heart and mind each day so I can reflect Your power and purpose in all I do. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.