Proverbs 16:32-33 -- On Control and Chance

"He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord."
Proverbs 16:32-33


These are some good reminders, that we should be slow to anger, and in control of our spirits, which in this case seems to be talking about emotions, but definitely could be more to it. I also love the second verse of the selection which basically tells us that God controls uncertainty and randomness, which I really like. Everything fits into God's plan, and he can turn even chance to work for our good and his kingdom. :)

I think the question here for me today is, can we trust the Lord to take care of the randomness while we take care of ourselves? Too often we try to fix things that can't be controlled... and here it clearly tells us that our job is to rule ourselves. God is in control of all the rest. :) Let's work on that. :)