Daily Delight Devotional – Friday, October 27, 2023

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

Proverbs 16:9, KJV

Planning is the bridge that connects your thoughts and dreams to action and achievement. It is a crucial tool for setting goals and working towards them. Planning plays a significant role in determining your success or failure. It is the process of creating a roadmap, outlining the steps required to reach a desired goal, and anticipating potential challenges.

Effective planning helps prevent pitfalls and obstacles that may arise on the path to your objectives. It is an essential part of designing your journey forward, helping you take practical steps toward the realization of your dreams. Therefore, it is crucial to write down your plans and have a strong belief in them, ensuring you have a clear and measurable goal that is realistic and time-bound.

In the life of Jesus, we see the importance of planning. He had a plan for each day and consistently worked towards His goals. A daily goal helps guide your decision-making and provides a structure to your daily activities. Planning is vital in setting priorities, managing your time, and helping to ensure that you take purposeful steps toward your objectives.

Planning also helps in remaining honest with yourself and evaluating your progress. A well-thought-out plan can guide you in making informed decisions that align with your long-term goals. It is said that those who fail to plan, plan to fail.

Scripture is replete with examples of individuals who followed well-thought-out plans to achieve their goals. For instance, Moses was given a detailed plan for building the Tabernacle in the wilderness (Exodus 36-40), and Noah was provided with specific instructions to construct the Ark (Genesis 6:14-16).

Insight: Planning is a tool that can help you make the most of your God-given potential and work more effectively toward your goals and dreams.

Prayer: Father, grant me the wisdom and discipline to plan daily and follow through on those plans, enabling me to achieve the best results for Your glory, in the name of Jesus.

Further Bible Reading: Luke 14:28-30
Daily Bible Reading: Isaiah 49:25-28