All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the Lord evaluates the motives. Commit your activities to the Lord, and your plans will be achieved. Proverbs 16:2-3
My words…
Praise
Praise to You, the Creator of my known universe and others unknown. You are the one true weigh-er of motives and intentions, supporting the thoughts and actions of Your children. You know the “why” behind every word and deed, evil and good. Following a certain foolish act, I frown and ask myself, “What were you thinking?” You know. When I intentionally stray from Your will and act according to mine, I find myself in justification mode: “Well, it seemed like the right thing to do at the time.” You know better. I may fool myself and those around me, but I can never fool You. Thank God!
Prayer for me
I have plans. I have goals. I have shared them with you. Over the past five decades, I have learned that long-term goals never turn out the way I planned, so I don’t bother anymore. But over the next few weeks and months, I will be continuing in some activities and exploring new enterprises. So, I commit them to You today. Scholars tell me that word “commit” is actually translated “roll.” I like that word better. I am rolling my actions onto You. I will do the work through the strength of Your indwelling Spirit. Then I know my plans will be achieved, according to Your will – which is the greatest, most loving will of all.
Forgive me
Forgive me when I have neglected (refused) to roll my work onto You. I surrounded myself with the weight of it, needlessly suffering in the name of PRIDE. “Look what I did!” When really it was crap. (Is dung a better word?) Forgive my rotten motives and stinking intentions.
Thank You
Thank You for encouraging me to roll my activities onto You, so You may carry the weight of them. What peace that affords me! Life seems so much lighter. Each of my accomplished plans are gifts from You. And I am so grateful.
More praise
I commit my actions of the day to You. Give me the strength to accomplish what You would have me to do today. And help me to let the rest go, so when I lay my head on my pillow tonight, I will be assured that I achieved just what you wanted me to.
