Does God Laugh at Our Plans?

Does God laugh at our plans? 

It's been said, "If you wanna make God laugh, tell Him your plans!" ;D

But does God's word reveal about His sovereignty and perspective of our human plans? 

Proverbs 19:21 tells us that, Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's will that prevails... 

Some other passages that speak to this include:

• Psalm 18:30 As for God, His way is perfect: The Lord's word is flawless; He shields all who take refuge in Him
• Psalm 115:3 Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases

James chapter 4 offers a somber warning to the man who would make plans to spend a year in a city working to make a sum of money. That passage reminds us of the reality that we are finite beings, not even promised tomorrow. It asks us a sobering question: 

What is your life? 

Is my life even mine? Or rather, if I've placed my faith in Christ, is the reality that I am not my own; I've been bought at a price (1 Cor 6:19). So if I've placed my faith in Jesus, the result is that I no longer live for self, but for Him, and I willingly and joyfully submit to His lordship. 

While on paper this can sound like a loss of freedom, our submission is actually liberating! Paul referred to himself as a bondservant, or one who is bound in willful service to their master. 

On our Uncommon journey, may we our walk be done in Fervent Faith in our perfect Master who protects us, guides us, and provides for all of our needs. As as we pursue our dreams and goals, may we joyfully submit them to God who's will is perfect for our lives, and will establish His perfect plans for us! 

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