To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the proper answer of the tongue. Proverbs 16:1(NIV)
This Scripture isn’t saying it’s useless for us to plan since the proper answer or outcome comes from the Lord. It’s encouraging us to plan in line with and yielded to God’s purposes which always stand and succeed. It is God who gave us a heart and mind with the ability to plan, weigh options, choose, prepare and act. Planning is right and wise. Jesus said when building a house or going to war one must first plan – Luke 14:28-32. The statement “but from the LORD comes the proper answer of the tongue” points us to and advises us to commit and submit our plans to the Lord who will establish them. Proverbs 16:3 (NIV) Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. In our planning and decisions let’s ask God to lead us. Let’s seek and submit to His counsel and direction. Proverbs 16:9 (NKJV) A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps. We should plan but our plans shouldn’t be the final word. Like Jesus let’s have that mindset and attitude that “not my will but your’s (God’s) be done” Let God’s will be your preferred, chosen, will then your plans will be established.