luck
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33Lots are cast into the lap, but they are tempered by the Lord.
9The heart of man disposes his way. But it is for Lord to direct his steps.
17Every excellent gift and every perfect gift is from above, descending from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change, nor any shadow of alteration.
11I turned myself toward another thing, and I saw that under the sun, the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor wealth to the learned, nor grace to the skillful: but there is a time and an end for all these things.
28And we know that, for those who love God, all things work together unto good, for those who, in accordance with his purpose, are called to be saints. 29For those whom he foreknew, he also predestined, in conformity with the image of his Son, so that he might be the Firstborn among many brothers. 30And those whom he predestined, he also called. And those whom he called, he also justified. And those whom he justified, he also glorified.
9Remember the past ages. For I am God, and there is no other god. There is no one like me. 10From the beginning, I announce the last things, and from the start, the things that have not yet been done, saying: My plan will stand firm, and my entire will shall be done.
11But our God is in heaven. All things whatsoever that he has willed, he has done.
37For no word will be impossible with God.”
5Have confidence in the Lord with all your heart, and do not depend upon your own prudence.
7For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of virtue, and of love, and of self-restraint.
11In him, we too are called to our portion, having been predestined in accord with the plan of the One who accomplishes all things by the counsel of his will.