When God Rewrote My Project Plan

There was a time in my life when I truly believed I could do it all. If I set my mind to it, created a plan, and stayed focused—everything would fall into place. I approached life like a master project manager. There was always a timeline, a checklist, a goal to complete. Whether it was church ministry, home responsibilities, or work assignments, I had it all mapped out. I even had backup plans—because every seasoned “project manager” knows you need contingencies!

And yes, I prayed—but if I’m honest, I prayed with my plan in hand, expecting God to bless my timeline and my steps. I believed I was inviting Him in, but in reality, I was handing Him the blueprint and asking Him to sign off. Sisters, I was busy—but I wasn’t surrendered.

But then things started unraveling. Some of those contingency plans? They failed. Tasks on my list didn’t get checked off. Life didn’t follow the schedule. And somewhere along the way, I heard my grandmother’s voice in my spirit: “You done got too big for your britches!” That was my moment of reckoning.

I realized—these weren’t God’s plans. They were mine.

Romans 12:2 (ESV) tells us, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

I had conformed to the productivity mindset of the world. I measured success by output, timelines, and goals. But God doesn’t operate on our project schedules. He operates on purpose. His plan isn’t driven by checklists but by transformation.

So I stopped. I humbled myself. I opened my Bible not just to read but to study. And as I dug into Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” I saw it with fresh eyes. Paul wasn’t boasting in ability—he was anchored in surrender. He had learned to be content in every season because his strength came from Christ, not his own striving.

Sisters, I was managing my life like a project, but God never asked me to be the manager. He asked me to trust Him.

Let me remind you today: God is the true Project Manager. He’s already written the vision, set the course, and established the timeline. His plans are never delayed, and His outcomes are always for our good. He doesn’t need our edits—He needs our yes.

Proverbs 16:9 reminds us, “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”

Maybe you’re like me—goal-oriented, list-loving, and passionate about getting things done. There’s nothing wrong with structure. But let’s not confuse strategy with sovereignty. Only God is sovereign. Only He sees the whole picture.

So today, let’s trade our project plans for His divine purpose.

Sister, let go of the clipboard and let God take the lead. He knows the plan. He’s never missed a deadline. He’s never made a mistake. And most of all—He loves you too much to let you run your life without Him.

Blessings,

Glenda