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Proverbs 16:9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.We love straight lines. Clear goals. Quick progress. No setbacks.That’s how we draw our plans.But the Lord does not direct lives the way we sketch them. We choose the destination. God shapes the journey. And His path often includes: Valleys we didn’t expect Delays we didn’t plan Obstacles we wouldn’t chooseNot because He is absent but because He is directing.A smooth road may serve our comfort.A rugged one often serves our growth. Joseph’s path went through a pit. Moses’ path went through the wilderness. David’s path went through caves.None of them would have drawn it that way.Yet the Lord was directing every step.The issue is not whether we have plans — Scripture says we do. The issue is whether we trust the One who guides beyond them.When the way feels confusing…He is still directing.When the road feels longer…He is still directing.When the outcome looks different…He is still directing.His direction is not random. It is purposeful.Walk forward.