Prayer To Make And Live According To Good Plans

 GOOD PLANS

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 but as we make plans for our future it's wise to seek God’s input and follow His guidance.

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

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 plans, wondering 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 and He is available to give direction to our planning so that each day of our lives is 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

God's plan for each of us requires that we follow the details so that we reap the benefit.  These details are clearly written in the Bible.  God promises that as we follow His plan we will be blessed.  Searching our hearts and admitting the truth, making amends in our relationships, building skills one step at a time – these are challenging parts of our daily living particularly for those of us who are coming back from addictive and destructive lifestyles as we go through the necessary repairs and reconstruction of our lives. 

For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11

God wants to work out plans in a way that is even better than we could ask for or imagine.  As we follow God’s plan for our lives, even if some details are inconvenient in the moment, we can be assured that the building of a wonderful life is in progress. Let’s determine to shape our lives according to the best plan, His plan.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, it’s hard during uncertain times to make plans.  Help us to seek You first in all our affairs so that as we do plan, You can direct our steps. We want to know and follow Your plans for today and each day going forward. Even when it’s inconvenient, help us to surrender to Your will so we can experience the wonderful life You have prepared for us. Amen