Setting Your Heart on God

Every day, our lives are shaped by countless small decisions — all leading us toward the bigger milestones that define our story. In tonight's prayer and devotional, we consider how career choices, relationships, and financial steps may stand out as defining moments, but the truth is, God cares about every choice we make — both big and small. Robert Hampshire reminds us through Proverbs 16:3 that when we commit our work to the Lord, He establishes our plans. This isn’t a promise of an easy road or instant success, but of a life rooted in God’s direction and peace. Robert recalls his years playing high school football, where improvement required complete commitment — from what he ate to how much he slept and practiced. His life had to be oriented around the game. In the same way, the Christian life demands a focused commitment to God. We cannot divide our loyalties or pursue comfort and still expect spiritual growth. When we commit our work — our ambitions, energy, and daily actions — to God, we begin to align our priorities with His purposes. That means seeking first His Kingdom rather than our own success. As we surrender our plans, God shapes them into something firm, lasting, and life-giving. Every step of obedience, no matter how small, matters. God promises that when we trust Him with every area of life, He will establish our plans — not necessarily according to our timeline, but always according to His perfect will. TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”— Proverbs 16:3 (ESV) MAIN TAKEAWAYS Committing your work to God means surrendering both your big and small decisions to His leadership. Spiritual growth comes from consistent obedience and dependence on God, not self-reliance. True success is found when your plans align with God’s will, not when they simply go your way. Every daily act of faithfulness strengthens your foundation and sets your heart on what truly lasts. God honors a fully surrendered life with peace, direction, and lasting fruit. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Proverbs 16:3 Matthew 6:33 Psalm 37:5 Philippians 1:6 YOUR EVENING PRAYER Heavenly Father,We confess that we often make plans on our own and then come to You after the fact, asking for Your blessing. Forgive us for the times we’ve led with self-reliance instead of surrender. Show us the areas of our lives we’ve yet to give fully to You. As we walk into the days and seasons ahead, help us to seek first Your Kingdom and righteousness, trusting that You will establish every step we take.In Jesus’ name, Amen. THREE THINGS TO MEDITATE UPON Reflect on the ways God has guided your past decisions.Thank Him for His unseen hand arranging opportunities and connections that shaped your faith. Look ahead.Where do you want to be in one, five, or ten years? What steps can you take now to align your path with God’s purpose? Thank God for His daily faithfulness.Praise Him for meeting your needs, protecting you, and directing your steps even when you didn’t see it. CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to Your Nightly Prayer for daily encouragement and truth from Scripture. Visit LifeAudio.com for more Christian devotionals and podcasts. Share tonight’s prayer with someone seeking direction — remind them that committing their work to God brings true stability and peace. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.