Good morning.
Our "purpose" is triggered by a God-given concern (the push effect) leading to us to get a picture/vision of what could be (the pull effect). But, having a concern without a vision is paralyzing, while having a vision without a strategy is a fantasy.
“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you." (Luke 14:28-29)
Frequently planning is perceived as unspiritual. A God-inspired vision is worthy of a plan of action, a strategy. When Nehemiah was asked by the king what he wanted to do, he presented a clear plan of action. (Nehemiah 2:7-8)
Planning gives is the clarity as to what we should be doing. Peter Drucker says: "Nothing is less productive than to make more efficient what should not be done at all."
Planning brings a focus enabling us know what whe should be saying "No" to. The Chinese inventor, Lin Yutang writes: "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone."
As we dream of what God has called us to do, let's plan carefully and then commit the plans to God. "Commit your way to the Lord ; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.
Psalms 37:5-6)
Blessings.
Mike and Daphne
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