Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

— Proverbs 16:3 (KJV)

Before I start a project, I usually think about what I want the finished version to look like. I’m less quick to ask how the work will fit into the time and responsibilities I already have.

Praying about a plan gives me a chance to bring those questions into view. Who is this for? What will I need to set aside to finish it? Can I start with something smaller and still do useful work?

I don’t read this verse as a promise that every idea will turn out the way I pictured it. I see an invitation to bring the work to God while I’m deciding how to begin. That includes being willing to rethink a plan I was excited about.