For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. – Isaiah 55:9

Many corporate training groups will tell you that failing to plan is the same as planning to fail. Indeed, planning, while it may seem to take time away from the task itself, ultimately streamlines the effort and makes it more effective. Planners ask three basic questions: “Where am I now? Where do I want to go? What steps will I take to get there?“ By contrast, a quote attributed to comedian and filmmaker Woody Allen says, “If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans.” 

Another perspective was given by film actor Joseph Fiennes, who, when discussing the 2001 movie Enemy at the Gate on the Second World War, made a reference to Russian soldiers in the fight against Germany. He stated, “The very fact that these people had a life expectancy of only four days makes you start to think about the whole idea of fate” (or of plans?)!

The Lord has a plan for every tomorrow that He has ordained for you. He may allow you to muddle along in your own plans for a time. However, when you are close to Him and seek His direction, God will guide you. “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you” (Psalm 32:8).

As government officials make plans and legislate the nation’s future, pray for those who are children of God to seek His will for the nation, and act accordingly. The Lord does have a plan, and it will not be thwarted (Job 42:2).