In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps. (Proverbs 16:9)Most Christians believe God has a plan for their lives. At the same time, many Christians also believe in the concept of free will. So which is true? Or could both be true? And if so, how does that work? What's the balance between God's plan for our lives and our freedom to choose?
Have you ever walked one path only to arrive somewhere completely unexpected? It can take years for the reality of God's plan to unfold, but as we look back through the interplay of free choice and random coincidence, we can see the hand of God that has taken us to this time and place to fulfill his purpose in our lives.
Some would say, "Okay, then God's pretermined plan trumps our free will." But which God is greater? The God who pulls people's strings like a puppeteer, giving them only the illusion of choice? Or the God who allows his children real freedom directing their steps only through the persuasive power of his amazing love?
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How has God brought you here?
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