Praying And Planning

It has been my observation that most Christians pretty much leave God out of the planning phase of their lives. Typically, people look at such things as employment opportunity, salary ranges, possibilities for advancement, etc., as they formulate their game plan for life.

Prayer usually is a request for the Lord (who has been left out of the planning process) to bless all of our own ideas and goals.

Do you think that, perhaps, we have it backwards? If we believe that God is omniscient and that His will is the most important issue in life, then we certainly ought to seek His guidance as we are formulating our future pursuits.

Frankly, it isn't all about the money, or the prestige, or the location; the very most important consideration in life should be to find His will and to walk in it!

I cannot help but wonder how many missionaries and ministers have missed the call of the Lord by opting for the highest salary? The apostle Paul spoke of knowing how to be abased as well as knowing how to abound! He stated that he had learned the secret of contentment in every situation as long as he was in the will of the Lord!

My we learn the blessedness that surpasses worldly gain or recognition, and may we sincerely pray as we formulate future plans.

I think that eternity will prove this to be the wisest consideration.

God bless