Put God in charge

I finally got a copy of The Message last night. I have been wanting to get a copy ever since a PWOC study and someone kept reading what it said about what we were studying. The purpose of The Message is not to use it as a study Bible but to just read from it. The idea isn't to water down the Bible but to read the Bible like a book you would read for pleasure. It is written in words we would use everyday. The intro says to let God take the reins-teaching you, knowing you, and changing you. Wow. If we all could have teachable hearts and use God as our teacher. WHEW. What a thought!

Everything with a Place & a Purpose

Proverbs 16
Mortals make elaborate plans, but God has the last word. Humans are satisfied with whatever looks good; God probes for what is good. Put God in charge of your work, then what you've planned will take place. God made everything with a place and purpose; even the wicked are included-but for judgment. God can't stomach arrogance or pretense; believe me, he'll put those upstarts in their place. Guilt is banished through love and truth; Fear-of-God defects evil. When God approves of your life, even your enemies will end up shaking your hand. Far better to right and poor than to be wrong and rich. We plan the way we want to live, but only God makes us able to live it.