A LIFE PLAN – THE BEST PLAN

In every area of our lives, it is God's desire that we plan a good course.  God has given us the ability to think and organize.  As we make plans for our future, we would be wise to seek God’s input 

We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.  No human wisdom or understanding or plan can stand against the LORD. (Proverbs 16:9, 21:30 NLT)

We are just heading into summer and vacation days are ahead for some of us.  Thoughts of school or work fade as times of relaxing and taking it easy come into focus. We make travel plans and plan get-togethers with friends and family as we enjoy the long summer evenings.  Good planning is helpful in all seasons of life. This includes planning in areas like money, career, food, business, housing, retirement etc.  The truth is, we often experience anxiety as we make our plans.  We wonder if things will fall into place and if we will be able to carry through with the plans we make. 

Thankfully, God is aware that we are limited in what we know.  For our plans to work well we need to bring in the expert.  God is the expert!  If we ask Him, He will give direction to our planning so that each day our lives will be filled with purposeful activities.  God is the planner and builder of time and eternity.  God made us.  He knows our past, present, and future and the happenings that will impact our lives. As we plan, God invites us to first seek His kingdom ways so that all things will work together for our good and His glory. 

Put God’s kingdom first. Do what he wants you to do. Then all of those things will also be given to you.  (Matthew 6:33 NIRV)

God wants to work our plans in a way that is even better than we could ask for or imagine. Let’s determine to shape our lives according to the best plan, His plan.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I am often fearful of making plans.  Help me to seek You first in all my ways so that as I plan, You will direct my steps.  Amen