The Priority of Planning
We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.
Proverbs 16:9
The Priority of Planning
Planning in life is vitally important. Those who go through life “winging it” will run into many challenges, disappointments, discouragements and defeats. Wars are planned, weddings are planned, funerals are planned, retirements are planned, vacations are planned, meal plans are planned, careers are planned, conferences are planned, meetings are planned, flight plans are planned, graduations are planned, births are planned, etc… You get the idea. The list could be endless.
Benjamin Franklin once said: “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”
John Maxwell said: “If you fail to plan, then plan to fail.” However you want to say it, it’s important to plan!
While it’s important to plan as we go through life, it is even more important to understand that it is God who determines the steps of your plans through life. It is God who connects the dots. It is God who is writing your story and it is God who will establish your plans. All He asks of us is to “plan” and then trust Him for the results. God sees from beginning to end, and it is God that will guide you step by step. Don’t rush ahead.
I’m not sure where you are in life at this moment—however, I do know that God is holding you right in the palm of His mighty hand, writing your story, and establishing His will for your life. Lean into the Lord. Obey Him. Trust Him. Make wise choices and decisions. Don’t quit! Don’t throw in the towel because your plan hasn’t worked out in your time! Don’t give up! And don’t stop planning!
Because when you can’t trace God’s Hand—Trust His heart as He determines your steps.
Love God, Love People, Live Sent!
Be Worth Being,
Kevin
Kevin Burrell has worked in professional baseball as both a player and MLB scout for the past 43 years, and currently serves as an area scouting supervisor. Kevin was drafted in the 1st round of the 1981 free agent amateur draft (25th selection overall), and played ten years of professional baseball with four different organizations. He and his wife, Valerie, live in Sharpsburg, Ga.