GM and Happy Friday. Blessings to you all. In Job chapter 16, 3 things jump out at me. 1) How to react to a friend who is going thru. Support is what they need, not lecturers, accusations or negative criticism. 2) When going thru and feeling overwhelmed remember (Ps. 46:1) God is our refuge and strength; a present help in times if trouble. 3) Don't let what others say about you define you. Remember who God say's you are: The head and not the tail The lender and not the borrower Above and not beneath So whenever we ourselves or a friend who's dealing with something, remember we have an advocate in Jesus who stands with us, for us and is ready, willing and able to comfort us in our time of trouble.

TODAY’S WISDOM Can you trust God with the plans you have made? TRANSFORMATIONAL OVERVIEW Proverbs 16 explores the relationship between human plans and God’s sovereignty. Solomon addresses our motives, our work, our pride, our decisions, and the importance of committing our ways to the Lord. The chapter reminds us that while we can make plans, we do not have complete control over outcomes. Theologically, this chapter calls us to hold our ambitions with humility. God invites us to plan, work diligently, and pursue meaningful goals, but He also calls us to recognize that our understanding is limited. We must remain willing to let His wisdom correct our direction. Think of your life as a house under construction with a blueprint in your hand. You may have carefully designed every room, selected the materials, and established a timeline. But what happens when the ground is unstable, the measurements are wrong, or the structure needs a different design? A wise builder does not ignore the problem simply because the original plan was detailed. The builder makes the necessary adjustments to ensure the structure can stand. In the same way, faith does not mean demanding that God approve every plan we make. It means inviting Him into our planning, examining our motives, and remaining teachable when our direction needs to change. Proverbs 16:3 teaches us to commit our works to the Lord. This is more than asking God to bless what we have already decided to do. It means placing our efforts, intentions, and outcomes under His authority. The question is not simply whether you have a plan. The question is whether you are willing to let God shape it. READ Read Proverbs 16 and pay attention to what the chapter teaches about planning, motives, pride, humility, decision-making, and trusting God’s direction. Read Proverbs 16 on BibleGateway. REFLECT Ask yourself: Am I following God’s direction or asking Him to endorse mine?