_Planning Ahead_
Think about our upcoming plans for the day, week, year, and beyond.
To start a business.
Maybe to raise a family.
Maybe to write a book.
Maybe to travel the world.
Or to start a ministry.
Maybe you want to volunteer in your city corps.
Maybe you want to plant a garden.
May to pay off debt.
Scripture tells us …
*“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21*
Making plans isn’t a bad thing. In fact, the Bible tells us that we will harvest what we plant *(Galatians 6:7),* so we should be diligent—not lazy—to wisely prepare for the future. But we must simultaneously hold those plans loosely, because God knows the full picture of our lives.
God is always working in and through His people, giving them the desire and power to do what pleases Him *(Philippians 2:13).* But sometimes, we require rerouting. Sometimes what we want isn’t in His plan.
But even when we don’t get what we’ve hoped for, He always has our good and His glory in mind.
Jesus modeled how to surrender His own plans by literally giving His life up for us—for our freedom. And, even though it wasn’t easy, our lives and our futures look different because God’s purpose prevailed.
So today, let's make a list of some of our plans and dreams. Then holding our hands out in front of us, and visualize giving all of our dreams and plans over to God. Picture all of those plans evaporating from our hands. Then, asking God to show us which plans He wants to give back to us and if there are any new dreams He’s longing for us to receive.
*Prayer Of Surrendering*
Father God, sometimes it’s hard to totally surrender our lives to You. We make the mistake of thinking our plans are better than Yours. We know Your purpose for us is far greater than we can imagine, so we want to release all control to You. We invite You into our decision-making. Father, inspire every move and thought we make. In Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen.
*Beautiful Week Ahead!*
Think about our upcoming plans for the day, week, year, and beyond.
To start a business.
Maybe to raise a family.
Maybe to write a book.
Maybe to travel the world.
Or to start a ministry.
Maybe you want to volunteer in your city corps.
Maybe you want to plant a garden.
May to pay off debt.
Scripture tells us …
*“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21*
Making plans isn’t a bad thing. In fact, the Bible tells us that we will harvest what we plant *(Galatians 6:7),* so we should be diligent—not lazy—to wisely prepare for the future. But we must simultaneously hold those plans loosely, because God knows the full picture of our lives.
God is always working in and through His people, giving them the desire and power to do what pleases Him *(Philippians 2:13).* But sometimes, we require rerouting. Sometimes what we want isn’t in His plan.
But even when we don’t get what we’ve hoped for, He always has our good and His glory in mind.
Jesus modeled how to surrender His own plans by literally giving His life up for us—for our freedom. And, even though it wasn’t easy, our lives and our futures look different because God’s purpose prevailed.
So today, let's make a list of some of our plans and dreams. Then holding our hands out in front of us, and visualize giving all of our dreams and plans over to God. Picture all of those plans evaporating from our hands. Then, asking God to show us which plans He wants to give back to us and if there are any new dreams He’s longing for us to receive.
*Prayer Of Surrendering*
Father God, sometimes it’s hard to totally surrender our lives to You. We make the mistake of thinking our plans are better than Yours. We know Your purpose for us is far greater than we can imagine, so we want to release all control to You. We invite You into our decision-making. Father, inspire every move and thought we make. In Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen.
*Beautiful Week Ahead!*
_Planning Ahead_
Think about our upcoming plans for the day, week, year, and beyond.
To start a business.
Maybe to raise a family.
Maybe to write a book.
Maybe to travel the world.
Or to start a ministry.
Maybe you want to volunteer in your city corps.
Maybe you want to plant a garden.
May to pay off debt.
Scripture tells us …
*“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21*
Making plans isn’t a bad thing. In fact, the Bible tells us that we will harvest what we plant *(Galatians 6:7),* so we should be diligent—not lazy—to wisely prepare for the future. But we must simultaneously hold those plans loosely, because God knows the full picture of our lives.
God is always working in and through His people, giving them the desire and power to do what pleases Him *(Philippians 2:13).* But sometimes, we require rerouting. Sometimes what we want isn’t in His plan.
But even when we don’t get what we’ve hoped for, He always has our good and His glory in mind.
Jesus modeled how to surrender His own plans by literally giving His life up for us—for our freedom. And, even though it wasn’t easy, our lives and our futures look different because God’s purpose prevailed.
So today, let's make a list of some of our plans and dreams. Then holding our hands out in front of us, and visualize giving all of our dreams and plans over to God. Picture all of those plans evaporating from our hands. Then, asking God to show us which plans He wants to give back to us and if there are any new dreams He’s longing for us to receive.
*Prayer Of Surrendering*
Father God, sometimes it’s hard to totally surrender our lives to You. We make the mistake of thinking our plans are better than Yours. We know Your purpose for us is far greater than we can imagine, so we want to release all control to You. We invite You into our decision-making. Father, inspire every move and thought we make. In Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen.
*Beautiful Week Ahead!*
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