Whether we like making a plan or not, truth dictates it’s impossible to build a better life without doing so. In this message, Pastor Rick Warren gives us Nehemiah’s seven-step planning model to partner with God as we make plans.
Making a Plan to Improve Your Life: Key Insights from Rick Warren
Learn the significance of creating a structured plan for personal growth. He asserts that thoughtful planning is essential for achieving long-term goals and improving one’s life. Warren draws on biblical principles to support his message, highlighting that effective planning aligns with God’s purpose for individuals.
Biblical Foundations for Planning
Pastor Warren references Proverbs 16:3,
“Commit your works to the Lord, And your plans will be established.” (NASB)
This verse underlines the importance of seeking divine guidance when formulating plans. Additionally, he cites Proverbs 21:5, which states,
“The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.”
This scripture underscores the benefits of careful and deliberate planning.
Steps for Effective Planning
Warren outlines practical steps for making a plan. First, he advises setting clear, achievable goals. Next, he emphasizes the need to break these goals into manageable tasks. This approach ensures that the plan is realistic and attainable. He also suggests regularly reviewing and adjusting the plan as needed to stay on track.
Seeking Guidance and Support
Another key point Warren makes is the value of seeking advice from others. Proverbs 15:22,
“Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed,”
highlights the importance of gathering input from trusted individuals. This collaborative approach can provide new perspectives and enhance the planning process.
In summary, Pastor Rick Warren’s video on making a plan to improve your life combines practical advice with biblical wisdom. By committing plans to God, managing your mind, setting clear goals, and seeking counsel, individuals can create effective strategies for personal and spiritual growth.
Wow, Amazing Message Really Spoke to My Heart Thank You.
MAN! Who needs NEtfilx!??? This is Awesome! THANK YOU GOD. Bless You pastor Rick!
100% agree! Well put bro. Pastor Rick is next level cool.
Thank you so much!! Your such a blessing
Hi Paster Rick, this is so eye openinig and awakening to the mind and soul. Thank you so much
God bless Pastor Rick ✝️
So practical and inspiring- Thank you! Bless you Pastor Rick for sharing your teaching 🙏
Thank you pastor Rick!God bless you!
The four months wait time was spent gathering information, planning, anticipating needs, costs, etc… it was not wasted, for when the opportunity presented itself, he was ready and all was granted – up to arriving at the city.
God had him ready by the time he got there
Thank you Pastor!!!! You impact so many by speaking God’s word!!!!
The perfect lesson in Devine timing. Praise God and thank you Pastor Rick 🙏🏻💕
Wow….the world needs to hear this! Thank you so much Rick! I’m sharing this with everyone I know!
This is a good place for me to start putting my life back on track, for idleness is the devils work shop! 👍🙏😇
Thank you for the great sermon, Pastor Rick! This is exactly what I need to listen to.
One thing that I did notice is pastor did leave off that when we plan we need to pray that our plan aligns with the will of the father bc our plans may not turn out the way we expected bc it wasn’t part of god’s plan.
Dream without a deadline is “Just a empty wish” well said man of God
Great pastor for our Lord.
Thank you so much Pastor Rick! Am glad to find the teachings. Very impactful!
Pastor Rick God’s Blessings 🙏
You are Awesome ♥️
Pastor Rick,with lots of love and respect to the most knowledgeable. practical, heavenly blessed child of God,first if all I love you sooooooooo much.You are doing an amazing job in His kingdom.Dont give up at any cost.Its his word sharing that’s your purpose,we do not know who is next,but we do know you are the best Pastor.There is so much I have learnt from you.Its too early for you to retire Pastor.I understand it’s difficult,as per what you shared with us about your next plans.But by giving up from your assignment, you will see so many of us in need to be a part of such a great church with an amazing spiritual Father like you.Love you lots.Stay blessed. 🙏
Purpose driven life. Thank you Pastor