Bible Verses About Planning - Finding Guidance in God's Word

bible verses about Planning

Planning is a crucial aspect of our lives, and the word of God provides us with the necessary guidance and wisdom to help us make informed decisions. From seeking God's guidance in our plans to aligning our will with his, the bible provides us with practical advice on how to be successful in our endeavors. Verses like Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans,” and Proverbs 19:21 “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” remind us that ultimate success comes from surrendering our plans to God and trusting in His will. Let these verses guide you in your planning to ensure that it aligns with God's purpose for your life.

Planning in the Bible

17 Bible Scriptures about Planning

Genesis, Chapter: 41, verse: 34

Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years.

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Exodus, Chapter: 9, verse: 5

And the LORD appointed a set time, saying, To morrow the LORD shall do this thing in the land.

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1 Kings, Chapter: 12, verse: 5

And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.

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1 Kings, Chapter: 20, verse: 22

And the prophet came to the king of Israel, and said unto him, Go, strengthen thyself, and mark, and see what thou doest: for at the return of the year the king of Syria will come up against thee.

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1 Chronicles, Chapter: 13, verse: 1

And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.

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2 Chronicles, Chapter: 32, verse: 3

He took counsel with his princes and his mighty men to stop the waters of the fountains which were without the city: and they did help him.

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Nehemiah, Chapter: 2, verse: 12

And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.

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Nehemiah, Chapter: 7, verse: 3

And I said unto them, Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun be hot; and while they stand by, let them shut the doors, and bar them: and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his watch, and every one to be over against his house.

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Proverbs, Chapter: 24, verse: 27

Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.

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Ecclesiastes, Chapter: 11, verse: 2

Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

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Luke, Chapter: 14, verse: 28

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

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Luke, Chapter: 14, verse: 29

Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,

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Luke, Chapter: 16, verse: 4

I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.

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Acts, Chapter: 19, verse: 21

After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.

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2 Corinthians, Chapter: 8, verse: 10

And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.

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Philippians, Chapter: 2, verse: 23

Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me.

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2 Timothy, Chapter: 4, verse: 9

Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:

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