Series – ‘Developing a faith that works’

Today

‘Include God in your plans’

James 4:13-17

It’s foolish to ignore God’s will

Life is uncertain

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 - James 4:13-15

Life is uncertain

Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a

day may bring

Proverbs 27:1

Life is very brief

What is your life? You are a mist that

appears for a little while and then vanishes

James 4:14b

Life is very brief

My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle

Job 7:6a

for we were born only yesterday … and our days on earth are but a shadow

Job 8:9

“We've got all the time in the world”

Life is very brief

Teach us to number our days that we may gain

a heart of wisdom

Psalm 90:12

How do you avoid wasting your life?

Be careful how you live, not as fools but as those who are wise. Make the most of

every opportunity for doing good in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but try to understand what the Lord wants you to do

Eph 5:15-17

If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do

this or that

James 4:15

It’s wise to include God in our plans

God promises to guide us

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you

Psalm 32:8

It’s wise to include God in our plans

God has a good plan

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 - Jer 29:11

It’s wise to include God in our plans

We need a humble attitude

He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way

Psalm 25:9

So what is God’s will for my life?

If you’re not yet a Christian

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but

everyone to come to repentance

2 Peter 3:9

So what is God’s will for my life?

There is no short cut

“It's not guidance we need, it's getting to know the

guide better”

John White

So what is God’s will for my life?

God won’t make discovering His

will difficult

So what is God’s will for my life?

God’s will isn’t a formula for constant misery

So what is God’s will for my life?

• Sovereign will

• Moral will

• Particular will

Anyone, then, who knows the good he

ought to do and doesn't do it, sins

James 4:17

So what is God’s will for my life?

Obey God today and He'll open up the way!!

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