Devised Ways Directed Steps

 Proverbs 16:9 (A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. As we view this chapter we quickly see that it is dealing with The Lord teaching His people.

Proverbs 16:1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord. If one does not know The Lord how are they to know what the Lords answer would be?

Proverbs 16:3 Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. Why would a person commit their works unto The Lord if they don't know The Lord?

Proverbs 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil. If a person does not know The Lord why would they be fearful of Him?

Proverbs 16:7 When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. How could one possibly know what pleases The Lord if they don't know The Lord?

Verse 9 tells us that there are "devised ways and directed steps." The word "devise" means ➡ to plan the word "direct" means ➡ To regulate; to guide or lead; to govern; to cause to proceed in a particular manner; you and I may plan our journey but it’s The Lord that leads and guides our steps. We may buy the bow and even the arrows but once we pull the bow and let the arrow go we have no control over where it lands. Once we have committed ourselves unto The Lord prepared our hearts after His will and our desire is to please The Lord. The Lord will regulate, guide and govern our steps. Quit trying and start trusting for our Heavenly Father knows best.