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I've Got To Make Some Adjustments

Dr Dharius Daniels

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Summary

In this message, Dr. Dharius Daniels examines Proverbs 19:21 to remind believers that our allegiance to our own plans is often the greatest hindrance to fulfilling God's assignment. God's ultimate purpose will always prevail because His plans for our lives are far superior to our own human desires. True spiritual wisdom involves holding our plans loosely—writing them in pencil—and surrendering our lives to the Father's sovereign direction.

Key Scriptures

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Luke 2:52↗Proverbs 19:21↗1 Samuel 8:10-22↗Jeremiah 29:11↗

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Themes

God's Sovereign PurposeSurrendering Human PlansGodly Wisdom vs. IgnoranceThe Danger of ComparisonThe Ministry of Presence

Key Points

1.One of the greatest hindrances to accomplishing our God-given assignment is our allegiance to our own personal plans.
2.Being like Jesus requires growing in Godly wisdom, which means actively seeking out wisdom rather than waiting passively for it.
3.Believers should write their plans in pencil because a pencil has an eraser, making it easier to adjust when God redirects.
4.God does not exist to fulfill or bless our plans; we exist to fulfill God's plans and purpose.
5.Comparison leads to discontentment, causing people to demand things from God that ultimately become costly lessons rather than blessings.
6.Some of God's greatest blessings are revealed in what He refuses to give us, and wise worshippers praise Him for closed doors.
7.Purpose consists of who you become (character), what you do (craft), and the unique way God called you to do it.
8.True surrender means holding what God gives with an open hand and returning it whenever He asks.

Sermon Moments

“Put your plans in pencil, because a pencil has an eraser when you need to make an adjustment.”

“God doesn't exist to bless my plans; I exist to fulfill God's plans.”

“Some of God's greatest blessings are revealed in what He refuses to give us.”

“Regular worshippers praise God for what He gave, but wise worshippers praise Him for what He didn't do.”

“Sometimes what we call a blessing, God calls a lesson.”

“Joseph named his son Manasseh because his presence brought joy that made him forget past pain—that's the show-up anointing.”

“You'll miss your purpose when you are swinging a jawbone when you should be slinging a rock.”

“I hold what You give me with an open hand, and I will return it whenever You ask.”

This Week

Audit your current goals and write them down in pencil, acknowledging that God has full permission to adjust them.
Identify areas where comparison with others is creating discontentment in your daily life.
Take time to thank God specifically for unanswered prayers and closed doors that protected you in the past.
Reflect on your 'ministry of presence' by evaluating how your character and attitude impact those around you.
Stop trying to copy someone else's methods or 'armor' and embrace the unique tools God has assigned to you.
Commit to actively seeking biblical wisdom this week through Scripture reading and intentional study.
Pray a daily prayer of surrender, yielding your desires, timeline, and plans back to God.

Remember This

God does not exist to fulfill our plans; we exist to fulfill His ultimate purpose, which is always far superior to anything we could design for ourselves.

A Challenge for You

Place your plans on the altar today, surrender your desires to God with open hands, and receive the grace to let His purpose prevail in your life.

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