It is hard to believe that in just a few hours the clock will
turn to midnight and we will be in a new year. After the upheaval and
unusualness of 2020 most of us are welcoming in 2021 with a sigh of relief that
2020 is over, but also with a good understanding that 2021 will also provide
its challenges.
January 1st
always seems a little special, but we all know that it is a day just like any
other. Ideas for resolutions, goals, and plans for the coming year will be a
part of many people’s New Year’s Day activities. Proverbs 16 shares two thoughts on making
plans that are good to remember as we think of the coming year.
A man’s heart plans his way,
But the Lord directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9
Commit to the Lord whatever you
do,
and
he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3
The wisdom of Proverbs reminds us that we make our plans
based on what we think is best, but it is God who will direct them according to
his will. Give your plans for 2021 to God. Let him work on them and he will make them
successful.
