In the past, all of us have often been given a
project to complete – at school, at work, at home, in the community, or on a
team. When we start working on a project
the first thing we need to ask ourselves is, “Where should I begin?” The answer to that question is simple – we
should begin at the beginning; and of course, the beginning should include a
plan. The plan should answer additional questions such as: (1) What should the completed
project look like? (2) Who are the people who might help design and work on the
project? (3) What resources are available for me to use? (4) What will be
expected of everyone who participates in the project? (5) Is there a timeline identified
to check progress? (6) How will the final project be presented and promoted?
The Bible identifies things that plans should include such as:
1) Progress: Plans should help propel the project to
accomplishment. “The plans of the diligent lead
to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty” (Proverbs 21:5).
2) Guidance: Plans need the counsel of others. “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers
they succeed” (Proverbs 15:22).
3) Spiritual
Dimension: Plans made with God in mind point to success. “Commit to the Lord whatever
you do, and he will establish your plans” (Proverbs
16:3).
4) Completion: Plans
should include finishing the project. “Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it
may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means” (2
Corinthians 8:11).
Do you have a project to complete? Have you put together plans for that
project? Have you included God and other counselors in your plan? Are you ready
to give God the glory for His guidance and help as you proceed? The Bible reminds
us, “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do,
do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31).
