I really like verse 21:

“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”

It is very similar to Day 16: Making Plans.

The other verse that speaks to me in this chapter is vs 11:

“A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.”

This verse reminds me of the wisdom my dad has been trying to teach me for over a decade or so. In this world, it is easy to get offended. There are many things that are not right or just. There are many little things that I want to raise my voice, fight, and fix. However, there are many things that are not fixed with yelling, arguing, pushing, pulling, or fighting. In fact, these can make the problem worse.

So my dad tells me to hold my tongue and be patient. Sometimes it is better to walk away, move on, do something better than focus and give so much attention to that little offense. Sometimes it’s better to focus on the good things so that they grow and prosper with love and attention and let the other things starve, dwindle, and fade away. And then use that voice, fighting, and fixing for the big things that need it…and having the wisdom to know the difference. After all, often times we can’t see the big picture for God’s thoughts are higher than our thoughts, His way are higher than our ways. God’s purpose might not be revealed as immediately as we think it should, but God’s purpose will prevail.