Proverbs 16: Commit to the Lord

I learned that proverbs were written primarily for instruction, insturction for one's life that is. They were written in the form of commands for us to take action or take heed to certain behavior.

According to the prologue (1:1–7), Proverbs was written to give “prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young” (1:4), and to make the wise even wiser (1:5). Well I surely need knowledge. So I feel releived that I can turn to proverbs and gain a lil wisdom.

Although Proverbs is a practical book dealing with the art of living, it bases its practical wisdom solidly on the fear of the Lord.

Keeping this in mind as I read proverbs 16, the verse that caught my immediate attention was proverbs 16:3, "Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."

I seem to be so busy at times with the things of this world, but this verse stood out because it reminds me that if I a seek God first that everything else will fall into place. This is something that I constantly have to remind myself. I feel a sense of peace when I take time for my devotions or listen to my Bible CDs or even blog my reflections. So this verse really is something that I need to reflect on everyday. As a matter of fact, I think I am going to write it on a notecard right now and place it on my mirror in my bathroom and on my refridgerator.