Obviously, I am guessing but here goes: if there could be some way to avoid some of the difficulties you experienced during 2006, especially those that came as the result of poor planning, or poor choices, you would do so. Yes, I do believe that God is sovereign, and I continue to believe in predestination, and I am holding firm to the belief that man's will is free but only within the parameters of God's providence; however, I also believe that the freedom I have within those parameters allows me to be a poor planner, which is a foolish choice within itself. In other words, this aforementioned freedom allows room for me to act foolishly, and when I do, it also allows me to suffer the consequences of my foolishness.
Now, I said that, so I can say this: take some time in the next day or two to look back over 2006 and ask yourself this question: What are the consequences I suffered in 2006 that were the result of making the foolish choice of refusing to plan? Then ask yourself this question: Is this "foolish choice" a pattern in my life? Then ask yourself this question: How would my life be better-lived in 2007, if I chose to do a bit of planning before I enter into it?
It is my sincere prayer that we, as a church family, will choose to live this New Year out of the riches of the wisdom of His Word.
Expectantly,
Your Pastor
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