We Need His Blessing

May 1

We’ve all heard the old saying that recognizes the futility of ‘the well-laid plans of mice and men.’ We’ve all, at one time or another, been meticulous to the details of our intentions, only to have them come to nothing in spite of our best efforts.

We plot our course precisely and anticipate an outcome that will reward us greatly, only to find ourselves nursing our disappointment—licking wounds of humiliation, salving the pain of defeat.

Some of us never bounce back from these times of frustration. Bitterness becomes the prevalent taste in our mouth and it prevents our ever savoring the sweetness of striving once more for a worthy goal. We resign ourselves to failure. We prefer that status to the possibility of ever having to deal with disappointment again.

We are reminded when we see someone in this condition of the veracity of the Word of God as stated in Proverbs 16:9, “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” The truth is, we need His blessing upon our efforts if we are to accomplish anything! In fact, without Jesus, we ultimately fail—even if we succeed.