Proverbs 9:21

“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.”

My plan is to have a successful job.
God’s plan is for me to glorify him in everything I do.

My plan is to have a comfortable income and a healthy investment portfolio.
God’s plan is for me to look at gathering treasures in heaven, not treasures on earth.

My plan is to not get sick or injured.
God’s plan is for me to live our lives unceasingly seeking after him, no matter if I feel fine or on the edge of death.

My plan is to have a happy family; a happy wife and happy kids.
God’s plan is for me to put the kingdom of God first and lead by example as a man under the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

My plan is to be loved and respected by my peers.
God’s plan is for me to share the gospel and truth in love, even when it causes people to hate me.

My plan is short term, earth bound.
God’s plan is long term, eternity bound.

1 John 5:4

For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.