Design a Great Life Today

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Doug Addison

Depending on your personality style, you are either drawn to the idea of life planning, or it makes you feel restricted. We are all wired differently so I like to think of the process in a more creative light, like designing your life instead of planning. Planning sounds like it is set in stone, whereas designing is more organic and allows you to be creative as you go.

 

Consider what Jesus says about planning in Luke 14:28: Counting the cost is the same as creating a plan. “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it?”

 

In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus tells a parable of a landowner who gave one man approximately $5,000, another $2,000, and another guy he gave $1,000. The ones who received $2,000 and $5,000 were able to double their money by taking some steps to put it to work. But the man who was given $1,000 buried it in the ground and did nothing to increase his money. The owner was not happy with the man who did nothing. That parable was given to us to show that we are all given gifts and talents from God “according to our abilities,” and He really wants us to use them.

 

Unfortunately, some people don’t see the value of improving themselves because they don’t see the direct link between their life condition and God’s gifts and destiny in life. You are God’s divine creation. What you do daily will build into your life’s foundation. Like the parable of the landowner, you can take what God has given you and invest it into yourself and others. Most people don’t do anything at all and that results in building a life of avoidance, uncertainty and fear.

Imagine the possibilities if Christians began using the God-given biblical principles we have been discussing. Many people would find their destiny and improve their lives through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. Churches would find creative ways to fund ministry projects, families would be strengthened, our children would step into their destinies at a young age, and we could all become, once again, the greatest example of God’s power on earth.

 

You can design your life today. It is a matter of choice in your everyday decisions and being purposeful, partnering with God. What can you do today to invest in others and yourself?

 

Enjoy your creatively designed life!

 

Blessings,

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Doug Addison

DougAddison.com

Doug Addison is a prophetic dream interpreter, speaker, writer, Life Coach, and stand-up comedian. Doug travels the world bringing a message of love, hope, and having fun! His unique style helps open people to discover their destiny and experience God’s supernatural love and power. Doug is an award-winning author of seven books. He and his wife Linda live in Los Angeles, California.

Doug Addison

Doug Addison is the founder and president of InLight Connection. Doug is a prophetic speaker, author and coach. He is best known for his Daily Prophetic Words and Spirit Connection podcast and blog. Doug’s message of love, hope and acceptance reaches people around the world! His powerful, lighthearted style of teaching and coaching helps open people to discover their spiritual identity and personal destiny as they experience God’s supernatural love and power. He and his wife Linda live in Los Angeles, California where they are impacting the arts and entertainment and media industries.

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    Thank you, Doug. I never saw that “counting the cost is the same as creating a plan”. Great insight.
    I have been trying to build my own art business, etc, that is an encouragement and inspiration to people. I tend to get stuck in wondering if what I think I am hearing from the Lord is just what I want. My heart is the heart of a world changer, but knowing how to go forward is a struggle.
    I appreciate your words and wisdom 🙂 You are an encouragement to me.
    ~Jessica

    • Wendi Conrad
    • August 28, 2014
    Reply

    Thank you so much for this word Doug! I am in the process of creating a new business and feeling so overwhelmed. I agree that planning is essential, as I am doing it with my business plan. However, when I look at where I am now, following God, I did not “plan” any of the past 12 years; but God did! I can see His Divine hand guiding me every step of the way. I think designing our lives is so good – we can use our creativity to design, and leave the details up to the Lord.

    • Wes
    • August 28, 2014
    Reply

    Thank you for this clear, concise word. I haven’t lived a designed life for over 67 years; it’s not too late to “plan long”!

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