Planning Ahead

 Planning gives us peace in our hearts knowing that we have reviewed the specifics of how to get to where we are going and what we need to do to get there.  For instance, when we plan a hike, we decide the place we want to visit and determine whether the terrain is suitable to our physical fitness.  We want to ensure we are wearing the right footwear and clothes for the journey and have informed someone where we are going.  It is also wise when we are travelling to a place for the first time to consult with a person that has been that way before and has some knowledge of what lies ahead. 

Plans fail without good advice.  But they succeed when there are many advisers.  (Proverbs 15:22 NIRV)

 When we are travelling the road to recovery, we also need to make plans for those things that might obstruct us from getting to our destination.  We need to work hard to be spiritually fit so we can navigate the road ahead.  We need to seek advise on how to avoid the pitfalls of temptation.  It is helpful to have a sponsor who knows the road ahead and can advise us on what is likely to happen. 

It is wise to plan ahead and determine what we will do should unexpected events challenge us.  Sinful desires and overwhelming obsessions may war against our mind and our body, but if we call upon Jesus, He will act on our behalf for He ever lives to intercede for us. 

But because Jesus lives forever, his priesthood lasts forever.  Therefore, he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf.  (Hebrews 7:24-25 NLT)

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I know my flesh is weak therefore, I ask You to help me with plans to persevere through to victory whenever temptation comes to trouble my soul. Amen

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