"IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN ...

...YOU PLAN TO FAIL!"

Here we are - New Year's Day 2014. 

January 1st for many means not only the beginning of another year, but with the beginning - a new page has turned - and we have prepared a list whether long or short of  things we want to do differently - we want to change. 

Resolutions

 

That dreaded "R" word comes into play. We know we need to improve. We begin with all the good intentions in the world, but before long, we are looking at an "F" word that we hate even more. 

Failure

 We have barely embarked on our new journey for change when we have given up and returned to former behaviors. Are you with me? One reason why we fail is we have failed to have a plan to succeed. Our hopes for change simply remain hopes and without a plan, we are not ready to embark on our journey. We are doomed to failure!

"If You Fail To Plan, You Plan To Fail"

What is on YOUR list this January 1st? What changes do you hope to make this year? What will be different? As a Christian, how can you give yourself a fighting chance for success? 

Here are some pointers:

Success

• Seek the Lord's direction first

• Find a God-given plan and commit to it

• Start where you are

• Set your plan into action

• Establish accountability

If we are truly serious about making needed changes, we must have a plan for success, and we must set that plan into action. 

God has a plan and a purpose for our lives (Jeremiah 29:11). When we have received His direction and plan to follow Him, He will give us all the help we need for success.

~Amen~