Did God plan everything?

God planned everything. Maybe our mistakes were planned so that we would see that we need Him cause if we are perfect, we wouldn't need God. And because we'll always make mistakes, we'll always need Him and it is through this need that we would know Him and be able to tell others that He's the one they need too. (our life purpose! =D)

• “Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.”
  ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭139:16‬ ‭NIV‬‬

• “We may throw the dice, but the LORD determines how they fall.”
  ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16:33‬ ‭NLT‬‬

• “A man's mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure."
  Proverbs‬ ‭16:9‬ ‭AMP‬

• “A person’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way?”
  Proverbs‬ ‭20:24‬ ‭NIV‬‬

• “Lord, I know that people’s lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.”
  ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭10:23‬ ‭NIV‬‬

"God has told us that He is in charge of the world - and everyone and everything in it.  God is running everything in this universe according to His will – not ours." We gotta remember it's all about Him, not about us.

“The Lord works out everything to its proper end — even the wicked for a day of disaster.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16:4‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1:11-12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“For we are God's [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2:10‬ ‭AMP‬‬

“[Not in your own strength] for it is God Who is all the while effectually at work in you [energizing and creating in you the power and desire], both to will and to work for His good pleasure and satisfaction and delight.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2:13‬ ‭AMP‬‬

“When he heard this, Jesus said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it.””
‭‭John‬ ‭11:4‬ ‭NIV‬‬  

For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 

Colossians 1:16 NIV

"How can God tell us to “be anxious for nothing” (Phil 4:6) unless He not only knows, but is in control of, everything that is going to happen to us?" :)

Read more: http://www.gotquestions.org/God-is-in-control.html

God is a super detailed God!
He gave very specific instructions and measurements to Noah on how to build the ark (Gen 6:14-16) and to Moses on how to build His sanctuary (Exodus 25-30)! And these are just a few of the specific things God has said.

correction: not knowing where he was going (Heb 11:8)














Read more:
http://www.goodnewsaboutgod.com/studies/spiritual/home_study/plan_of_salavation.htm

Agree with most of the content except the free will part haha just cause it makes sense to us (because of our finite minds) that we have no free will because God planned everything doesn't mean we have no free will. It's just that we cannot comprehend how God's plan and our free will tie in together. :) But then again, only God knows the right answer! Haha but whatever the case it shouldn't affect my view of God cause I know my need for God > my need for logic/my need to be correct

Faith and works?
Things are actually very simple. God just wants us to trust Him. When you trust a friend, you'd do what your friend tells you to do. So, we don't have to worry about our works. Just concentrate on trusting God and we will naturally do what He says ☺