Given the choice of writing utensils, I would always choose a pencil. In my opinion, they slow better on paper than ink, and smudge less.

I keep pencils until they are no longer able to be sharpened. Most people who know me, also know my love of pencils.

But there is also the added benefit of being able to erase should a mistake be made, or there is a needed correction.

Typing these words causes me to realize how perhaps life should be written in pencil. We never can be certain what life would have in store for us. We are often surprised when our plans do not work out the way anticipated.

And this brings me to share the verse I reflected on recently:

“The mind of man plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9, NASB)

In our minds, we can make our plans and dream about what is to come. We visualize every minute detail and yet, in reality, we are in control on none.

“The issue in these verses is wisdom in the decision-making process. Whether one makes detailed plans or resorts to casting lots, events and circumstances are all in God’s control. As such the wise are cautious but above ll put their faith in God and not human plans.”

 

(from The New American Commentary, Vol. 14, page 155)

We overlook that there is divine providence, One who oversees all of our lives.

I hope you will join me at Woman to Woman Ministries HERE. Let’s talk about the One who holds all our days in His hands.

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