Proverbs 16:3
“3 Commit your works to the Lord,
And your thoughts will be established.”
Today, God lead me to a verse that speaks powerfully to our daily lives, our businesses, our ministries, and yes—even our hiring decisions. Proverbs 16:3 says, “Commit your works to the Lord,
And your thoughts will be established.” This is not just a proverb for individuals. It’s a principle for leaders, employers, and anyone seeking to build something lasting.
If you’re hiring staff, building a team, or expanding your ministry, this message is for you. God cares deeply about the people we surround ourselves with. And He offers us wisdom, not just to make good decisions, but to make godly ones.
Work Begins With Surrender, Not Strategy
When we read “Commit to the Lord whatever you do,” the Hebrew word for commit literally means to roll over—as in rolling a burden from your shoulders onto someone else’s. In other words, Scripture is not telling us to include God in our plans, but to hand them over entirely.
So before we post job openings, read resumes, or conduct interviews, we must first roll our plans onto the Lord. This applies to hiring in a business, selecting leaders for a church ministry, or even choosing partners for a mission. Before we assess talent, we must submit our need.
We are often tempted to rely on experience, intuition, or past performance when making personnel decisions. While those things matter, God is asking for something deeper: a surrendered heart before a strategic hire.
God says, “Don’t just do it and then ask Me to bless it. Bring it to Me first, and I’ll do more than bless it—I’ll establish it.”
The People You Hire Shape Your Future
Hiring is not just about filling a gap—it’s about shaping a future. Every person you hire contributes to the culture, the mission, and the momentum of your work. That’s why it’s a spiritual decision, not just a practical one.
Think about Jesus. Before He began His ministry, He spent an entire night in prayer before selecting the twelve disciples (Luke 6:12-13). Let that sink in: the Son of God prayed all night before choosing His team. If Jesus, who knew the hearts of men, still paused to seek the Father’s will—how much more should we?
Sometimes, we’re tempted to hire based on urgency rather than wisdom. But rushing ahead without prayer is like building a house without checking the foundation. Proverbs 19:21 reminds us: “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
Ask yourself: “Lord, am I hiring for my plan, or Your purpose?”
Trusting God Means Trusting His Timing and His Leading
When we commit our work to the Lord, it doesn’t mean every answer comes immediately. Trust means waiting when necessary. It means turning down the seemingly perfect candidate if the Spirit gives you a check in your heart. It means hiring someone less experienced if God gives you peace about their potential.
We often say, “God, I trust You,” but when the pressure’s on, we lean back into what feels safe or efficient. Let’s remember: what feels safe isn’t always sacred. And what’s efficient isn’t always effective in God’s eyes.
God’s will often moves slower than our schedules—but always faster than our regrets.
Waiting on the Lord is not weakness; it’s wisdom. Isaiah 40:31 says, “Those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength.” And I believe, those who wait on the Lord will also build stronger teams.
God Establishes What We Entrust to Him
The second half of Proverbs 16:3 is a promise: “and He will establish your plans.” That word establish implies firmness, permanence, and security. When God establishes something, it stands. It doesn’t shake with the economy, it doesn’t collapse under pressure, and it doesn’t fracture with conflict.
God isn’t promising that we’ll never have turnover or disappointment. But He is promising that when we entrust our work to Him—when we commit our hiring, our planning, our growth—He will make the right people cross our path. He will bring clarity where there was confusion. He will align hearts, minds, and skills in a way that builds a foundation no storm can shake.
If God gives the vision, He will also provide the people.
So, what does this mean for us today?
- If you’re in a season of hiring, don’t start with the job description—start with prayer.
- If you’re overwhelmed with leadership responsibilities, don’t default to desperation—default to discernment.
- If you’ve been burned by bad hires in the past, don’t carry bitterness—carry the lesson into deeper dependence on God.
Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Hiring isn’t just an administrative task—it’s a spiritual opportunity. Trust God, involve Him in the process, and believe that He is building something bigger than what you can see.
Let us commit our plans, our staff, and our futures to the Lord—because only He can establish what truly lasts.
To God be all the glory, now and forever.
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Heavenly Father,
Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the wisdom of Your Word and the reminder that our work begins with surrender.
Today, we commit every decision, every hire, every plan into Your hands.
Guide us with discernment, not just to find capable people, but godly ones—those who will walk in integrity and serve with purpose.
Teach us to trust Your timing and listen for Your leading.
Establish the work of our hands, Lord, and build teams that honor
You in every way.
In Jesus’ name we pray,
Amen.
This message was written by Daniel St.Pierre
