“Commit to the LORD whatever you do,
and your plans will succeed.”
Proverbs 16:3
Today we visited the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and were especially struck by Auguste Rodin’s sculpture The Thinker. Rodin described the figure not as a dreamer, but as a man locked in battle with an idea. The sculpture reveals that deep thought is not passive—it is embodied, urgent, and transformative. In a similar way, committing our lives to God isn’t a quiet, detached act—it calls for our whole selves: heart, mind, and strength. It is a courageous movement toward God’s will, even when the path is unclear.
To commit to the Lord is more than a spiritual gesture—it is a deliberate act of surrender. The Hebrew word used here means to “roll” or “entrust” our works entirely onto God. We release control, trusting that His wisdom surpasses our own. As Psalm 37:5 echoes, “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this.”
In a world full of anxious striving, this verse offers deep rest. Our part is obedience; God’s part is the outcome. We may plan our path, but “the LORD establishes our steps” (Proverbs 16:9). He does not merely rubber-stamp our ambitions—He lovingly redirects them to align with His eternal purposes.
The apostle Paul lived this truth. Though a master strategist, he continually sought God’s leading. He wrote, “I will come to you if the Lord wills” (1 Corinthians 4:19), showing his dependence on divine direction. Even when his plans were delayed or opposed, Paul trusted God was working through it all (Romans 8:28).
Plan with God. Align your vision with His will. Whether in silence or chaos, God remains sovereign. Trust Him to direct your steps and establish your plans—for He alone knows the way that leads to life.
Prayer
Lord, I commit my plans to You today. Align my heart with Your will. Give me the courage to follow, the wisdom to wait, and the faith to trust. Establish my steps, and lead me in Your way. Amen.
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