"My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose."
Isaiah 46:10

There is no other option. All of the Lord's purpose will be accomplished. He does not have many purposes, or varying options. No, he has one, all-inclusive purpose--to make his name great amongst the nations to the praise of his glory. That's it. It's the end all. Every minute detail of our lives, every huge event, every waking moment, every last breath is to that end and no other. It is the umbrella under which we find all creation. It is the overarching theme to which all things comply. It is the tune that nature dances to. It is the thread that unites all life and even all of death. It makes every atom of the universe interconnected. God's counsel. His purpose.

The enemy cannot thwart his purpose. Neither can we. None of us can give counsel to the most holy God, for His is perfect and wise, and it will stand no matter our thoughts on the subject. The best thing a creature can do is to submit to its creator. Let us all strive for this as we go from our day to day business. Let no thing go untouched by the reality that it is part of God accomplishing his great design, both our triumphs and our defeats.

To this end I pray for myself and those around me.