Noble Plans

There is something special about Bible verses that mention a single word three times. Here is a great verse about noble people who make noble plans:

Isaiah 32:8 (NIV)

But the noble man makes noble plans,

and by noble deeds he stands.

Noble plans are

Plans that are inspired by God

Plans that give glory to God

Plans that build the Kingdom of God

Plans that build blessing and dignity into others

Plans that are bigger than your ability to make happen—they require great faith

Plans that pursue wise counsel (you may make mistakes)

Plans filled with expectancy

Plans filled with faithfulness

Plans filled with peace and patience

Plans filled with integrity

Plans filled with excellence

Plans that will cause you to complete what you start

The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts.

Think only on those things that are in line with your principles

and can bear the full light of day.

The content of your character is your choice.

Day by day, what you choose, what you think, and what you do

is who you become.
Your integrity is your destiny—

it is the light that guides your way.

Heraclitus—Greek Poet, Philosopher

As we consider making noble plans - make sure you commit all your ways to the Lord - allow Him to fill your imagination and dreams with His thoughts and excellence. The Lord has noble plans for each of us:

Proverbs 3:5-6

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;

6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord,

thoughts of peace and not of evil,

to give you a future and a hope.