A Daily Devotion for Wednesday, November 26
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- Nov 26, 2025
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Proverbs16:1-9
To humans belong the plans of the heart
but from the LORD comes the proper answer of the tongue. All a person’s ways seem pure to them,
but motives are weighed by the LORD.
Commit to the LORD whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans. The LORD works out everything to its proper end —
even the wicked for a day of disaster.
The LORD detests all the proud of heart.
Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;
through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.
When the LORD takes pleasure in anyone’s way,
he causes their enemies to make peace with them.
Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice. In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
As human beings we can get pretty arrogant. After all, who is around that can think and organize and execute a plan better than we can? Of course the answer is God. We are in control of so very little. I can control how I speak and react to others. I can control the choices I make, but also need to admit I may need help in making better ones. God is in ultimate control, so it makes perfect sense that we must do our best to be as close as possible to Him. If we understand a bit more of His will for us, we are assured of walking a path near to God.
Holy Lord, you are the maker of all things, the land and the sea and the sun. You have created us to be your family, to follow you. Help me to see the way you have for me. May I always choose the path closest to you. Amen
Becky, transforming
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Proverbs16:1-9/Jeremiah 29:11
“motives are weighed by the LORD.”
“For I know the plans I have for you,”
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