"He who fails to plan, plans to fail." I have heard

that quote many times, in many contexts. I'm so familiar with it

that it almost becomes meaningless. I wonder, is the opposite true?

Is it possible that "He who plans, will succeed?" I don't know.

I've had plenty of plans in my life. Look at any one of the dozens

of "diets" I've been on in the last 10 years, and you'll see that

my plans haven't necessarily turned to success. So is it possible

to plan for Christ-likeness? Can we plan for righteousness? Or does

it just happen? And if we plan for righteousness, will it come

true? In Ruth 3, Naomi and Ruth come up with a strategic plan to

maintain righteousness and grasp ahold of God's HESED

(lovingkindness). In preparation for Sunday I'd encourage you to

read through the entire book of Ruth again this week. I think

you'll be blessed. I can't wait to see you on Sunday!

P.Dave