The hoped-for has substance, and it is faith. There is evidence for the things I cannot yet see, and that evidence is faith. The reason I like this verse so much is because faith is treated as a tangible thing. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (NKJV) One of my favorite Bible verses is Hebrews 11:1 : It is possible that they succeeded in ways that I wasn’t looking for or in ways that I can’t yet see. I’ve had plans that I firmly believed were committed to the Lord, and they did not succeed. Have you had that experience? I don’t know how he accomplishes his purpose with our plans I only know that he does.Ĭommit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Ultimately his purpose prevails. The reason we should cultivate dreams and develop plans is that, apparently, we are necessary players in God’s overarching purpose. Our plans get us moving God directs our steps. When God created the world he gave human beings the great gift of work to develop the earth and to create culture. Most of us need a plan or two to accomplish our part in that great task. I don’t think God wants us to stifle our imaginations or stymie our ingenuity. Magoo years, with no long-term plans, the better way to live?ĭreams motivate us to grow, to learn, to develop, and to create. Why should I make my own plans if the Lord’s purpose will prevail in the end? Were those Mr. Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails. (Proverbs 19:21) Those clueless early adult years prove to me that even without a plan, God is quite capable of determining our steps according to his purpose. Magoo Years), I’m immensely thankful that the Lord determined my steps in life. He is the only possible explanation for the transformation from my formerly shortsighted view to a longer eternal perspective. I now have dreams and plans, and whether God uses them or not, I have confidence that he will direct my steps. (Proverbs 16:9)Īs someone who has not always planned my own course ( see Mr. In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. The Lord is central to our plans, as the following three verses from the practical wisdom of Proverbs make completely clear. He might desire for me to grow in faith or in perseverance, while I might wonder why my plan for a new job isn’t working out. Is he even interested in the same end results we are? Probably not. The interaction between God’s purposes for us and our plans is challenging and faith-building:ĭo we develop our own dreams, or does God give them to us? Or both? To live fruitful lives it’s healthy to make plans and to pursue our dreams by achieving goals.īut how does one’s faith in God contribute to effective planning? January is a logical time to think about plans, goals, and dreams. I’m more motivated to make changes in my life in January than I am in April or October.
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