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'WE SHOULD MAKE PLANS - COUNTING ON GOD TO DIRECT US.' PROVERBS 16:9

There are several reasons why we fail to set goals for our lives: 1) we
haven't been taught the blessing or joy of such an action 2) we don't
know how to go about it 3) we are afraid of failing. If we don't have a
goal there's no guilt or embarrassment over not reaching it 4) we feel
intimidated by previous failures Solomon wrote: 'We should make plans -
counting on God to direct us.' Jesus said: '"Suppose one of you wants to
build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see
if he has enough money to complete it?"' (Luke 14:28 NIV). Goal setting
takes time, discipline, courage and perseverance. Between you and your
goal there'll be roadblocks, enemy attacks and temptations designed to
derail you. 'So, what should I do?' a) talk to God. Get into agreement
with His will for you b) write your goals down. The shortest pencil is
better than the longest memory. God told the prophet, 'Write the vision,
and make it plain...' (Habakkuk 2:2 KJV). Without written goals you have
no compass and you can get swept off course c) focus on your top goals.
If you attempt everything you'll accomplish nothing. Remember, a big
success is simply several little successes strung together d) be alert
to those God sends into your life to help you fulfill His purposes. Draw
on the wisdom of experienced people; stand on their shoulders. Even your
critics can sharpen you. God has a plan for your life; seek Him and
He'll reveal it to you!