Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. —Proverbs 16:3.
The real question behind this promise is very simple: How do I define success for my plans? The answer is very simple as well: bringing glory to God for his grace (Ephesians 1:6, 12, 14). Committing our works and plans to God means surrendering them to God’s will (James 4:15), trusting that Jesus will be glorified in them (Colossians 3:17), and recognizing that it is not in our power to properly guide our steps (Proverbs 16:9). God longs to bless us and empower us — not for our selfish ambition (James 3:16, 4:3), but for our eternal good and God’s glory (Romans 8:28-29). Like Jesus, when we commit our plans and works to the Lord, we are saying, “Not my will, Father, but yours be done!” When we do that and seek his glory, we will find true success!