Bible verses for children
Bring your plans to God.
Proverbs 16:3
Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.
Proverbs 16:3 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
Committing our work to God means entrusting it to him and being willing to seek his direction. It is more than asking God to approve whatever we already want. Plans can change as we learn what is wise and right.
Before starting something important, pray about it and ask for good advice. Be ready to adjust a plan if it is unfair, unsafe or unrealistic.
Talk about it
What might you need to change after thinking a plan through?
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Bible context & readings +
Proverbs 16 places human plans alongside God’s purposes and judgement of motives. Verse 3 should be read within that setting. It is not a guarantee that every project succeeds simply because someone has prayed before beginning it.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, guide our work and help us change plans when wisdom calls for it. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.