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Proverbs 16:9  NLT

We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.


Goal setting is an incredible thing.  I remember a statement I heard many years ago that rings in my head and heart when I start to set a plan in place.  “If you aim for nothing, you will hit it every time.”


To set a goal is a good thing.  In fact when we know where we are headed somethings will change and we will know what is ahead of us.


I believe God is in the plans.  The plan for my trip for Cuba came together very fast.  There were several weeks that I wasn’t sure that this trip was to happen.  I had prayed and sought God, but there wasn’t direction for some time.


Then I was in a meeting with several people who are committed to the sports ministry in Cuba.  It was during that meeting that God spoke to my heart.  There were several things that came across my mind as we talked, and it seemed that God not only told me that I should go but the things that needed to be accomplished were very clear.


I am here to share that not only were the goals met but they were exceeded.  God must have done this because things happened that I thought could not happen.  There were specifically three things that needed to be addressed and accomplished, but there were several more that happened along the way.


That is also how I seek to live my life.  I want to make a difference.  I want to see others excel and be blessed.  My heart’s desire is to do what God called me to do.


Keep sharing your heart.  Watch what God will do.  That happens when we listen to God, but some times we do not listen.  Would you agree?


God is good at taking care of the plan that He has given.  Lean in.  Trust Him.  Watch what He does!

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