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When the Future Seems Uncertain
by Rick Warren “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans … to give you a future and a hope … You will find me when you seek me, if you look for me in earnest.” Jeremiah 29:11, 13 (LB) No matter what the pollsters, pundits, and prognosticators claim, no one can accurately predict all that is going to happen in the next year, let alone the next few days or weeks. Our best forecasts are just educated guesses. Change is not only increasing in speed and intensity, but also in unpredictability. How can anyone succeed when the future is so uncertain? The Bible suggests three timeless principles for facing an uncertain future: 1. Set goals according to God’s direction. It’s foolish to make plans without first consulting God. He’s the only one who does know the future - and he’s eager to guide you through it. The Bible says, “We may make our plans, but God has the last word” (Proverbs 16:1 GNT). In other words, planning without praying is presumption. Start by praying, “God, what do you want me to do in 2009?” 2. Live one day at a time. While you can plan for tomorrow, you can’t live it until it arrives. Most people spend so much time regretting the past and worrying about the future, they have no time to enjoy today! John Lennon once wrote, “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” Decide to make the most of each moment this year. Jesus said, “Don’t be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too. Live one day at a time” (Matthew 6:34 LB). 3. Don’t procrastinate. Do it now! “Don’t boast about what you’re going to do tomorrow, for you don’t know what a day may bring forth” (Proverbs 27:1). Procrastinating is a subtle trap. It wastes today by postponing things until tomorrow. You promise yourself that you’ll do it “one of these days.” But “one of these days” is usually “none of these days.” What did you plan to get done last year that you didn’t do? When do you intend to start working on it? The Gospel is all about caring for the real human needs of people, not just about getting them into heaven. “This is the day the Lord has made“, what are you going to do with it? Here is a great idea, “I will rejoice and be glad in it” Psalms 118:24. You can make or break your day. What does God want to do with it. “These things have I written unto you, that your joy might be full” 1 John 1:4. How can you help fulfill it? ( Sumner Wemp )
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