May 7 - Plans, Choices, and God’s Guidance

MAY 7 - Plans, Choices, and God’s Guidance3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 15:22–23; 1 Corinthians 10//⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠//________________________________________“Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!” — Proverbs 15:22–23 (ESV)“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape.” — 1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV)“All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but I will not be dominated by anything.” — 1 Corinthians 10:23 (ESV)________________________________________Have you ever had a plan that didn’t work out the way you hoped? Maybe you acted too quickly, didn’t ask for advice, or didn’t think about the consequences. Proverbs 15:22 reminds us that plans succeed when we seek counsel and listen to wise guidance. In 1 Corinthians 10, Paul talks about choices and temptations, reminding us that we’re never alone in facing challenges—God provides a way to overcome and stay on the right path. Even when something seems “okay” on the surface, not every choice is helpful, and some can take control of your life without you realizing it (1 Corinthians 10:23).Life is full of decisions—what to say, who to hang out with, what to prioritize—but God gives wisdom, guidance, and escape routes from the things that would lead us astray. Listening to advice, seeking God’s guidance, and making choices that honor Him are habits that will pay off now and in the future.________________________________________THINK ABOUT IT1. Seek Wise Counsel: Who are the trusted people in your life that you can go to for advice before making big decisions (Proverbs 15:22)?2. Recognize Temptation: How can you identify when a choice might be harmful or dominating your life, even if it seems harmless (1 Corinthians 10:23–13)?3. Choose God’s Path: When faced with a tough decision, how can you pause, pray, and look for God’s “way of escape” before acting (1 Corinthians 10:13)?________________________________________BOTTOM LINEPlans succeed and temptations are overcome when we seek God’s guidance, follow wise counsel, and make choices that honor Him.________________________________________PRAYERHeavenly Father, thank You for always giving me guidance and a way out of temptations. Help me to seek wise counsel, think through my choices, and rely on You in every decision I make. Teach me to honor You in all I do and to trust that Your ways lead to success and peace. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.