Plan away....but, God has the final say...

I've been in 'crunch' mode for the past month or so getting ready to start a new church (with a great team I might add) here in Dallas, Oregon. This morning, as I was praying and reading through Scripture, a new insight from God really sunk in. Me, the staff, and our Launch Team have been planning and working hard, and, we've been staying in constant prayer. Even with all this momentum, I've been anxious and worried about whether or not this church plant will work. I confess that I've stressed over no one showing up on Sunday...oh me of little faith right? Well, in reading Proverbs 16 today, I had a 'divine moment' if you will. Three times in that chapter, it says, in effect, plan away, but, God has the final say. The whole chapter starts and ends that way. This gives me a bit of peace...all our plans will succeed with God's hand. Our job is to be faithful, diligent in planning and working, and then rely on God to do His part - the BIG part...whew! I feel better already...