I had planned to spend some chunk of time this past weekend to write down the plans and goals for the next 5 years. I really enjoy this process to be able to dig out the desires in my heart and dream the big dreams.
As I am writing them down and rewording them so that it is as clear and specific as it can be and also to describe them in a way that brings out emotions, I was beginning to feel the excitement. Excitement towards all of the possibilities. But at the same time, I felt bit scared. Scared that what if I don’t make it. Quite the battle there.
As much as I desire those goals and dreams to come true, I’ve gotta surrender them. Character transformation at the end of the day is much more important than the things I could contribute, even for Him.
What will it take me to say ‘At the end of the 5 years, more than anything, I want my characters transformed for the better, and my relationship with God closer than ever – whatever it takes. Whatever it takes…’
Why do I bother making plans? Short answer: because I can? Long answer: Without a plan, man perish. I find making plans a good way to have aim, and also it allows me to surrender and see where God is opening doors and where He is closing.
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Plans provide direction! I can get excited about the plans I make but i can also be excited knowing that those plans may change because God might bring about something entirely different and new and even more challenging than i had originally dreamed of!