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Leadership Isn’t Just About Planning—It’s About Trusting

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Leadership Isn’t Just About Planning—It’s About Trusting

Every great leader knows the importance of vision. Without it, teams wander. Organizations stall. Momentum fades. That's why leaders spend countless hours planning, strategizing, and setting direction.

But Proverbs 16:9 offers a humbling reminder: while we are called to plan, God is the one who ultimately directs our steps.

"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." – Proverbs 16:9

This verse doesn’t discourage planning—it puts it in perspective. Leadership is not about controlling outcomes, but about faithfully leading while fully trusting.


1. Plan with Diligence

God gives us minds to think, resources to steward, and people to lead. Wise leadership requires foresight, strategy, and preparation. Jesus Himself said, “For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost?” (Luke 14:28).

As leaders, we must:

  • Set goals.

  • Build healthy systems.

  • Anticipate challenges.

  • Equip others for growth.

But all of this must be rooted in humility—recognizing that our plans are not sovereign. God is.


2. Lead with Dependence

It’s easy to fall into the trap of self-sufficiency—especially when things are going well. But Proverbs 16:9 calls us to dependence.

When doors close unexpectedly, or when the path forward grows unclear, that’s not failure—it’s realignment. God is establishing your steps, often in ways that won’t make sense until later.

True leadership requires surrender.

Ask:

  • Am I leaving room for God’s redirection?

  • Do I trust His pace and process more than my own plans?

  • Is my identity rooted in His calling, not just my success?


3. Move Forward with Faith

The best leaders don’t wait for full clarity—they move with faith.

Faith isn’t the absence of planning. It’s the courage to walk even when the full map isn’t visible.

Let your leadership reflect:

  • Vision grounded in God’s Word.

  • Trust in God’s sovereignty.

  • Peace that endures through the unexpected.


Final Thought:

Leadership is more than guiding others—it’s a spiritual journey of being led ourselves. Proverbs 16:9 is a compass for every leader: Plan boldly. Trust deeply. Follow faithfully.


Reflection Question:What’s one area in your leadership where you’ve been gripping the steering wheel too tightly? What would it look like to surrender that to God today?


 
 
 

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