Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 19:21

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.
— Proverbs 19:21

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Proverbs 19:21
Devo: Today's Verse
"Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails."
Proverbs 19:20-21
Devo: Today's Verse
"Listen to advice and accept instruction and in the end you will be wise. Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails."
Plans of Man
Illustration of Proverbs 19:20-21
Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 19:20-21 -- Listen to advice and accept instruction and in the end you will be wise. Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.
10 Things to Do with Elevator Time
Article by Ron Rose
Have you ever redeemed your time on an elevator? Ron Rose talks about redeeming elevator time and listening to the Holy Spirit about ways to minister and be a blessing to people.

Illustration

Illustration of Proverbs 19:21 — Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.

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