May 18

People don’t plan to fail, people fail to plan.

Proverbs 15:22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
Proverbs 20:18 Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance.

John Maxwell has done some excellent work on the value of planning. He uses a nautical illustration to make his point. He says, “Anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course.”
Navigators see the trip ahead.
A leader is one who sees more than others see, who sees farther than others see, and who sees before others do.
Navigators draw on past experience.
Navigators listen to what others have to say.
Navigators examine the conditions before making commitments.
Navigators make sure their conclusions represent both faith and fact.
Navigation strategy: (PLAN AHEAD)
P—Predetermine a course of action
L—Lay out your goals
A—Adjust your priorities
N—Notify key personal

A—Allow time for acceptance
H—Head into action
E—Expect problems
A—Always point to the successes
D—Daily review your plan
The secret to the Law of Navigation is preparation
It’s not the size of the project that determines its acceptance, support and success; it’s the size of the leader.

Only three percent of people have written plans for their lives. It seems that those who make the maximum impact on the world are people who know where they are going.

Take 10 minutes right now and make a plan for the day. Chart out where you want to go with the 24 hours God has given you. Plan your work and work your plan is the wise advice from Solomon.

We all have this great plan to read through the Bible this year. How are you doing on your journey?
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