Proverbs 3:5-6; 16:1-3,9 Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your paths… To man belongs the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the reply of the tongue. All a man’s ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the Lord. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed… In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.
Planning ahead allows more _____________, but life happens!
Not planning allows more _____________, but also allows more opportunity for getting _____________ or missing out.
______________ a plan with God’s leading and then ____________ the plan or you may find yourself feeling __________________.
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans that I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.
Isaiah 46:10 I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. God says: “MY purpose will stand, and I will do ALL that I please.”
When you plan to be SMART: don’t add too many changes!
S_________ identify what you want to accomplish.
M_________ be able to quantify your results.
A_________ start every plan with an action verb.
R_________ a goal should stretch you and be attainable.
T_________ have a date when you will reach your plan.
Plan to read the Bible, pray, serve and testify more this year as we prepare for Christ’s return!