Proverbs 16:9 (NLT) We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.
I have a friend who had an interesting discussion with his pastor about planning that is troubling. The pastor felt that Christians, especially in a church setting, should not plan: they should just pray and “wait” for God’s leading.
Don’t think that’s Biblical. God is a God of order. He is also jealous God. He wants to be involved in our planning. Acknowledged. Sought after. He guides a moving person. One sitting still, not using the skills given, is not thought well of in Scripture (think of the story of the talents and the one hidden, for example.)
There is a tension between listening to the still, small voice of the Lord and planning. They work together when we are in touch with The Voice.
The Christian business leader should use good planning and management techniques to control the business: but s/he does this with the absolute certainty that the LORD determines the outcome.
Planning is good. Praying is essential.
Copyright ©2009 by P. Griffith Lindell
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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