Planning

Doesn’t planning ahead conflict with trusting God to lead me?

God’s Response

A prudent person foresees the danger ahead and takes precautions; the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. Proverbs 22:3

Don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first getting estimates and then checking to see if there is enough money to pay the bills? Luke 14:28

Look here, you people who say, “Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit.” How do you know what will happen tomorrow? For your life is like the morning fog —it’s here a little while, then it’s gone. What you ought to say is, “If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that.” Otherwise you will be boasting about your own plans, and all such boasting is evil. James 4:13-16

Planning helps you put your faith into action. It demonstrates your desire to use your time wisely and makes you a good steward of the time and resources God has given you. So make your plans, but hold them loosely so that you can adjust if God gives you new marching orders.

God’s Promise

You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail. Proverbs 19:21