Now What?

Although we’re nearly a week into 2014, today is the first day of the first full week of the new year. So, now what?

All those lovely resolutions and mental promises you made to yourself have either been put into play, or fallen into the ditch. Yeah, I know how that goes.

I spent a good portion of this past weekend reading, praying, and making notes to prepare myself for a journey. A life journey. A journey of growth, change, and incredible success.

When you embark upon a journey, whether it be a vacation, business trip, or to visit family, there are always preparations to be made. You to confirm travel arrangements and accommodation. You pack a suitcase. You make sure things at home will be taken care of in your absence. You do a little research to see what kinds of things you can do and see while on your trip. You’re filled with anticipation.

It would be ridiculous to simply show up at the airport one day with no ticket, no luggage, no plans, and expect to get on a plane for the best holiday ever.

So, why do we expect the best life ever when we haven’t got any plans to make it that way?

God had a plan when He created us. A very detailed plan. He didn’t just shrug His shoulders and wave His arms, hoping for the best. Jeremiah 29:11 says ” For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” God thinks about us. He has a future for us. He has given us hope in Jesus Christ, His Son.

Now what?

Get yourself into God’s Word. Read what He says about you, what He thinks about you, what His plans are for you. Talk to Him every day. Let Him in on your dreams and ideas – it’s a pretty good chance that He gave them to you in the first place. He’s a little smarter than you are, so listen to what He has to say about how you need to go about making those dreams happen. He’s got some excellent suggestions. I know this.

Pray. Plan. Prepare.

And get ready for the journey of a lifetime.