“The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord” (Proverbs 16:33, NKJV).

God ultimately determines if things happen or not. It is comforting to know that if we truly love God and seek His will, “...all things work together for good...” (Rom. 8:28).

"Man proposes, God disposes," a quote attributed to a Latin phrase by Thomas a Kempis, is another variation. It is good to make reasonable plans for life and our future, but always bearing in mind that we look beyond this physical life to a future as resurrected God-beings in the family of God. A process that beings now through our calling, repentance, and then baptism into the Body of Christ. If we have that in mind, and submit our other plans for life to God, we will be amazed at what He provides.

Do your plans depend on God?