Decisions-Plans, from Mom

ALWAYS - make a plan

Before putting into action ask yourself:  "Is this in harmony with God's truths and Word?"  "Will it work under real conditions?"  "Is my attitude pleasing to God?"

Then submit it to God.  Pray about it--"Your will be done in Jesus name."  Wait on Him for His answer.

Joshua 1:8-9  This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it.  For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.  Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."

This is a command from God.

From me:

Very short, very sweet and very to the point.  My belief is, that the more we are in God's Word, the more our plans will align with His will.  That is what the Lord is saying in Joshua.  Stick with me, know Me and My ways, and you will be okay.   It's hard to get it right apart from Him.  God also has a plan for us.  The more time we are spending with Him, the more our hearts, our lives and our plans will be synchronized with our Lord's and the more peace, joy and growth we will see in our day to day living.  And that is success in my eyes!!

Proverbs 12:5  The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.

Proverbs 16:1  We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer.

Proverbs 16:3   Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.

Proverbs 16:9  We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.

Lord, help us to follow Your lead, to plan with Your glory in mind and to be open to Your changing anything that doesn't accomplish Your will in our lives.  Help us to hear Your voice in our prayer time, that we may know the way to go, that our plans, our steps will lead us closer to You and drawer others with us.