Are You A Pantser or a Plotter #RTTBROS #Nightlight

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Are You A Pantser or a Plotter #RTTBROS #Nightlight Divine Design: Finding Balance Between Planning and Providence "A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps." - Proverbs 16:9 KJV Just as writers approach their craft as either "plotters" or "pantsers," many of us navigate life with similar tendencies. Some meticulously plan every detail, creating life's outline before living its chapters. Others embrace spontaneity, letting their story unfold organically, trusting in the moment's inspiration. The Scripture provides examples of both approaches. Noah was given detailed blueprints for the ark - a divine "outline" to follow precisely. Meanwhile, Abraham was simply told to go to a land that God would show him later, walking by faith rather than a predetermined plan. Consider Joseph, who interpreted Pharaoh's dreams and created a detailed fourteen-year plan to save Egypt. Yet his own life story hadn't followed any outline he could have written. The path from favored son to slave to prisoner to prime minister wasn't plotted on any human map. King David, the great strategist who planned battles with precision, also wrote spontaneous psalms of praise and danced before the Lord with abandoned joy. He understood the balance between careful planning and Spirit-led spontaneity: "O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps" (Jeremiah 10:23 KJV). For those of us who are "plotters" in life, we must remember that while "The preparations of the heart in man" are good, "the answer of the tongue is from the Lord" (Proverbs 16:1 KJV). Our most carefully crafted plans must remain flexible to divine editing. Sometimes God's greatest works in our lives come through unplanned chapters we never would have written for ourselves. Conversely, those who are "pantsers" might need to remember Solomon's wisdom: "The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want" (Proverbs 21:5 KJV). While spontaneity can be beautiful, certain aspects of our spiritual lives - like prayer, Bible study, and fellowship - benefit from intentional planning and discipline. The key is finding holy balance. We need both the discipline to plan and the flexibility to follow God's unexpected leadings. After all, God Himself is both the ultimate Plotter - having planned our salvation before the foundation of the world - and the Master of divine surprises, working in ways that eye hath not seen nor ear heard. Prayer: Lord, help us find the balance between careful planning and faithful flexibility. Give us wisdom to know when to plot our course and when to trust Your unexpected leadings. May we neither be bound by rigid plans nor carried about by every wind of circumstance. In Jesus' name, Amen. Reflection Question: In your spiritual journey, are you more of a "plotter" or a "pantser," and what specific steps can you take to develop a healthier balance? Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros