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What does the Bible say about God's will?

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The Bible teaches that we should make our plans with the phrase 'If the Lord wills,' recognizing God's sovereignty over our lives.

In James 4:13-17, it is emphasized that while making plans is not inherently wrong, one must do so with the acknowledgment that our lives are ultimately in God's hands. We do not know what tomorrow holds; thus, we should recognize that any of our intentions can only come to fruition if it aligns with God's sovereign will. The key principle here is to maintain humility and dependence on God when planning for the future, always stating 'If the Lord wills.' This teaches us that our lives are brief and precarious, summarizing our understanding of life's temporality and God's overarching control over all events.
Scripture References: James 4:13-17, Proverbs 16:9, 2 Samuel 7:18-19, Matthew 6:10, Ephesians 1:9-11, Colossians 1:9, Matthew 18:12-14, John 6:39, Isaiah 46:10, Psalm 115:3, Genesis 6:13-18, Genesis 18:32, Exodus 12:12, Ephesians 1:9, Romans 9:18, Isaiah 14:24, John 6:38-40, Ephesians 1:11, Romans 8:28, Matthew 26:39, Ezekiel 36:1-21, 2 Timothy 1:1, Ephesians 1:4, Romans 9:20-21, Ephesians 1:9-10, John 6:39-40, Romans 3:26, Ephesians 1:8-9, Romans 16:25-27, 1 Corinthians 2:7, Hebrews 10:10, Ephesians 1:3-11, Daniel 4:35, Isaiah 46:9-10, Colossians 1:9-10, Romans 9:19, Acts 21:14, Isaiah 45:5-7, Acts 2:23, Deuteronomy 29:29, 2 Timothy 3:15, Ephesians 1:4-5, Ezekiel 36:22-26, James 4:15, Luke 11:2, Romans 4:18-21, Matthew 6:11, John 6:37-39, Romans 8:27, Revelation 17:15-18, Proverbs 21:1, Romans 8:28-30, Acts 15:18, James 1:13-16, Acts 2:22-24, Romans 12:1-2, Job 23:13, Isaiah 55:10-11, Luke 5:12-14, Romans 9:16, Malachi 3:6, Ephesians 3:11

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