How many times have we left God out of our decision-making? Then, when we get ourselves into a difficult situation and realize too late that we are “in a fix” that God has not planned for us. On the other hand, when we commit our plans to the Lord, success comes from God. How is success guaranteed? Even though God's plans for us may be different from ours, His ways are best, and He knows the future. By allowing God to have our goals, dreams, and plans, His guidance directs them all together for good according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). Living life under God's guidance sure makes for a far better experience than trying to make it on our own. I do not know about you, but I trust God with my plans much more than I trust myself! Let us cast our dreams and plans on God, knowing that He will bring them to pass in His way and time! — Proverbs 16:3