No One Plans to Fail

Growing up, I was not good at planning stuff. I just did things by the seat of my pants. I was a “go with the flow” kind of person. I think that song in the Lion King really set me on that path. Hakuna Matata. Simba showed up one day and said, “My uncle killed my father and is trying to kill me now.” Timon and Pumbaa said, “Oh, wow, have you tried just not worrying about it?” That’s how they lived life, and I was sold.

Life just doesn’t play out like that. I 100% tried this and it 100% did not work. It’s true that you can make plans, but God’s will shall prevail.

So why make plans?

God wants you to include him, talk to him about it, and then let him help you make plans. Where we as his children mess up is trying to make plans by ourselves and then deciding to include him. That is a recipe for disaster.

We never plan to fail, but a lot of times, we don’t plan to not fail. The way to avoid failing is to include the Creator in all of our plans and then have him validate them. That is the only foolproof way that I know. Count the cost, pray about it, let God’s will be done, and just follow his lead. Then we can kick back and Hakuna Matata to our heart’s content.

Father God, Please remind me throughout this day that my life is yours. Guide my path so that I accomplish what you want me to today, in your strength. Prevent me from forging ahead with my own plans without submitting them to you.

Throughout This Day: Every time you need to decide what to do next, invite the Spirit to guide your thoughts and your steps, trusting that he gives you all the wisdom and strength you need to obey him.