2. Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.

3. James 4:13-16 Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that." As it is, you boast and brag. All such boasting is evil.

4. Have an accurate view of God Ps 100:5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever… Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Psalm 103:8 The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.

5. Make plans, keeping God front and center Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

6. Make plans, keeping God front and center Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Mark 12:29-30 "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.'