1. "But the hour now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.
John 4:23, NKJ

2. What Are Your Specific Plans?
Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established Pro. 24:3
Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; Prov. 24:3
The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty. Pro. 21:5
“A goal without a plan is just a wish” (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry).
When you have a general goal you must have or find a specific plan if your house will be built— {
The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty. Prov. 21:5 {
“A goal without a plan is just a wish”
(Antoine de Saint-Exupéry)

3. 1. How often/when should I spend in private worship. 2
1. How often/when should I spend in private worship? 2. How will I spend my money in various areas? 3. What abilities do I lack, but need, or have, but need to develop? 4. Among this church, who needs my attention? 5. In what area(s) do I lack knowledge? 6. Time with family 7. Prayer
We need specific plans

4. Specific Plans “I want to enjoy my family” Affected by sin
Grow Mt. 7:11; 2 Pet. 1:5-7
Grow together Josh. 24:15; Acts 18:26; Prov. 18:1; 27:17
Role of money 1 Tim. 6:6-8; Prov. 27:23; Cor. 16:2; 1 Tim. 5:8
Specific Plans

5. Specific Plans “I want this church to grow in strength” Affect of sin
Grow 2 Cor. 11:28; Rom. 12:6-8
Grow together Heb. 10:24-25; Acts 6:2-3; Mt. 18:16; 2 Thess. 3:14b-15; Tim. 2:2; Js. 1:27; 1 Pet. 4:9
Specific Plans

6. Specific Plans “I want to help the lost go to heaven” Affect of sin
Grow 1 Tim. 2:1; Mt. 7:12; 2 Pet. 1:5-7
Show them how to grow privately
Offer opportunities to grow together
Specific Plans

7. Specific Plans “I want to go to heaven” Affect of sin Rom. 6:23
Review your plans
Plan for the problems 2 Cor. 4:16-18
Plan for the joys Mt. 13:22
A. Remember that sin will make this impossible Rom. 6:23
B. Regularly review and change your plans as needed in I-III
1. As your family changes, you will have to recognize the need for a change of specific plans.
2. As this church changes, you will have to recognize the need for a change of specific plans.
3. As you grow spiritually, your specific plans to teach the lost will change.
C. Have a plan for dealing with the problems of life
1. Pray- reading the psalms prepares you for the sorrows of life and how to pray
2. Compare them to the joys of heaven 2 Cor. 4:16-18
D. Have a plan for dealing with the joys of life
1. Pray- reading the psalms reminds you of the purest joys of life and how to include them in prayer
2. Compare them to the joys of heaven so that you do not become distracted by passing pleasure Mt. 13:22
Specific Plans

8. What Are Your Specific Plans?
The gospel---God’s plan for you:
Turn to Christ Acts 2:38; Rom. 10:10
Return to Christ Acts 8:22; 1 Jn. 1:9
Abide in Christ 2 Jn. 9