April 26, 2023
Scriptural Text:
Proverbs 27:12 (TPT)
“A wise, shrewd person discerns the danger ahead and prepares himself, but the naïve simpleton never looks ahead and suffers the consequences.”
Life can be unpredictable sometimes, and things may not always go as planned. Even the best plans can be hit by unexpected setbacks, which may delay or derail a project execution. This is why a good manager learns to make contingency plans to mitigate failure.
Planning for setbacks, is a crucial aspect of risk management that everyone ought to learn. It involves anticipating potential challenges or setbacks for your goals and developing strategies to minimize their impact ahead of time.
Just like a wise and discreet person that our opening text describes, each time you set out your goals, also try to identify the risk factors that could derail your plans. These may be factors within or beyond your control.
For instance, what happens if a principal team member suddenly calls in sick? How will you proceed with your project, if suddenly, expected funds delays? Scenarios like this should be considered when double checking your plan for a project, so that you may make adequate back up plans.
Your back up plan should include alternative approaches that you may adopt if things do not go according to plan. By doing this, you can increase your chances of success, and give yourself a competitive edge among your peers.
Remember, planning for setbacks is not about being pessimistic, it is about being prepared. By anticipating potential risks and developing contingency plans, you can minimize the impact of any setback and keep your project or business on track.
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Father in the name of Jesus, give me the wisdom and foresight to pre-empt and adequately prepare for the unexpected, in the name of Jesus.
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Having received the Gospel in the early 1900s, Nauruans are still quite religious (91.5% Christian). But, for many, their faith is works-based, with little understanding of the Gospel.
1. Prayer for the nation: Father in the name of Jesus, send forth labourers into the churches in Nauru; men of understanding who will teach the believers sound knowledge, in Jesus Name.
2. Prayer for the leaders: Oh Lord, cause the government and leaders of Nauru to formulate policies that will favour the course of the Gospel in the nation, in Jesus Name.
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Father, I ask today that there will be peace in Jerusalem and that your purposes be established in that city. Amen
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EdwinaGPC PorthacourtStudying today’s devotional has made me understand the role of SWOT analysis, knowing the threats that could hit my life, business, career etc gives me adequate flexibility and strategies in minimizing their impacts ahead of time thus proving the reality of the scripture that if I fail in the day of adversity (setback), my strength is small.The wicked servant though evil understood setback and its effect, thus he made adequate preparations for the day of setback.I must build capacity to seat and think in ultra high thinking frequency inorder to plan for all conditions in setting up my business, the pursuit of my life career and goals. Grace is sufficient for me💪Thank you Lord for always teaching us through your servant the Prophet. Help us to act in quick obedience to every word we have received.🙏🙏🙏
Setback is not an option to quit but rather is part of a challenges that’s met to occur.we can only increase our backup efforts to strike more like never before 🙏🙏🙏🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾
Never have I seen planning from this perspective. So the five wise virgins were actually planning for setbacks when they knew ahead of time to take extra oil for their lamps.
Oh my goodness!
Hope
GPC asaba
Today’s devotional has thought me alot, it say do not just plan but also plan for setback in case it comes, my eyes has been open to always have a backup plan Incase setback arises especially in my business.
There are multiple outcomes in life. Preparation guides us a likely one. With the wisdom of God, unplanned incidence could be mitigated.
Our minds are being sharpened daily.
Woow what a message😊planning for setbacks is not about being pessimistic, it is about being prepared.
Lord Jesus, today give me the wisdom and foresight to pre-empt and adequately prepare for the unexpected 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭
Wow! “ planning for setback is about being prepared “ by failing to prepare you are preparing to fail!!!
Luton, 🇬🇧
Thank You Lord for such a Wisdom to have backup plans in preferences, this can totally erase the word “
Failure” or total collapse…more Grace to Dr. Isaiah Macwealth..P. Rhems GPC PH Nigeria 🇳🇬
Dont rely on one option ,sometimes your back up plan might just be your saviour, Always have a plan B. Thank you Lord for your word today
Vivian Ogeleka
Lagos
Chima Bright
GPC ASABA
Everyday topic has it’s own way of blessing my life, seeing things from different perspective is very necessary because there are limitations that comes from the angle of the viewer or observer knowingly or unknowingly. Therefore seeing things from different perspective is very important! A wise man foresees the evil ahead of him! I must make planning for setbacks a priority, because this will help me perform effectively and be prepared for whatever comes my way!
Thank you LORD
UuThank you My Prophet
“Planning for setbacks is not about being pessimistic, it is about being prepared. By anticipating potential risks and developing contingency plans, you can minimize the impact of any setback and keep your project or business on track” –LAGOS NIGERIA
So while planning for success we also have to plan for setbacks so that it won’t hit us unaware. Everyday devotional seams to be amazing because it comes with different aspects of life and am so previledged to be reading it and I thank God for the wisdom of my prophet.
I love today ‘s devotional because it’s the reality of business,in business and projects always open your mind to lsses so you won’t be caught unaware.
Until a project is 💯 percent completed it’s not a success.
Today’s devotional is enlightening and instructive.
Planning for setbacks increases our chances of success in whatever we have set our mind to achieve.
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My God…this is a wise saying.
I’ve learnt to double my plans from the two opposite angle to tackle unprecedented uprise challenges
Excellent wisdom to plan for setback. This can be likened to counting the cost before setting out. I want to go from point A to point B, since I do not own the road, it is wisdom to plan for what to do in case there is a diversion to point C. I do all these yet I set my eyes on point B.
Hmmmm. A critical part of life management. Understanding that life is a war and there are battles that mught not exactly model our desired outcome. We need to be prepared, plan for the unpredictable things. There are spiritual, human and environmental unforeseen negative impact to our plan. So we need backup plans to carry the vision forward
INNOCENT EKELEME
LAGOS NIGERIA
Jennifer
GPCF LEGON GHANA 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭
Setbacks are like avoidable potholes, they are meant to slow is down. But I’m every possible way, we are aware that they might exist in any road, so plan ahead to either dodge it or look for suitable position to gage and pass through.
I can always set out strategies to eliminate my setbacks if I have the mindset to prepare for it in the first place.
Thank you Jesus
Thank you my prophet, now i know in keeping my project on track.i must set back up plan that should include alternative approaches that i may adopt if things do not go according to plans. By doing this,ican increase my chances of success, and give myself a competitive edge among my counterparts.
Felix ok.Gpc Portharcourt.
Thank GOD for our prophet, he has been a blessing to our lives, i have learnt so much from him, and today i have learnt what to do to avoid setbacks. That you JESUS!
Thank you lord for your word, give me the wisdom and understanding for foresight and to plan ahead in every area of my life and carrier/ ministry
Cyprus
Remember, planning for setbacks is not about being pessimistic, it is about being prepared. By anticipating potential risks and developing contingency plans, you can minimize the impact of any setback and keep your project or business on track.
From today’s text I have learnt that it’s vital to prepare for any setbacks that may come up and put plans in place to solve them if they come up. Also, anticipating such problems doesn’t mean I am bring pessimistic rather, it mean being proactive ahead of time.
VICTOR OKPOR
GPC PORT-HARCOURT 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
Help me lord to plan for failing days w
Setbacks are intended to slow you down, just like preventable potholes. However, we are aware that they could be there on any road, so we must prepare to either avoid them or find an appropriate position from which to gauge and pass through. If I have the mindset to be ready for setbacks in the first place, I can always plan solutions to remove them.
Wow this is interesting! Planning for setbacks is not about being pessimistic, it is about being prepared.
Thank you Prophet.
Asaba, Nigeria.
Sometimes, we experience setbacks in things we do. Setbacks could occur in our businesses, education and our projects. But the ability to plan ahead of these setbacks will enable us not to really feel the consequences that comes with setback. And Our opening text said so too. preparing ahead of danger. Having a plan A, B and C is necessary ..
Thank you Lord for your word today 🙌
Thank you Prophet for such an insightful topic today.
Shasha,
Lagos Nigeria.
Wow make plans for what’s to come ahead!!
Glory
Lagos Nigeria
people would think you are just been persimisitic when you start planning for setbacks todays devotional just opened my eyes to see that it is about being prepared to mitigate future challenges.
Lagos Nigeria
Life happens most times unexpectedly, the question is were we prepared for it? Do we have back up plans at all?
While planning a success goal we should also plan for the setbacks along sides incase anything happens to your success goal you’ll have a back up plan to fall back to. Thank you sir for this great piece 🙏
LAGOS, NIGERIA 🇳🇬
It is only wise to consider risk management options when it comes to intializing a project because then you would have planned ahead for limiting factors that could be a source of challenge to completing that project.
The end goal is completing the project so how you get there really matters.
I learnt a lot from today’s topic💥
Lauretta
Port Harcourt
“It involves anticipating potential challenges or setbacks for your goals and developing strategies to minimize their impact ahead of time.”
Thank You Lord for this word 🙏🏾
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Each time you set out your goals, also try to identify the risk factors that could derail your plans. These may be factors within or beyond your control.
In other words, prepare for them.
Lagos, Nigeria.
Thank you Lord for today’s devotional 🙏
Preparing for set backs didn’t mean you pack confidence or you’re anticipating failure, it simply shows you’re preparing yourself for all possible outcome.
Lagos, Nigeria
I’m blessed by this Topic…
Planning for setback doesn’t necessarily mean one’s intending plans must not work, it’s simply making plan B’s and establishing alternatives in case the intending plans eventually didn’t work, the aim is to make sure the plans are executed whether through first plan or through the already made alternatives. Thank you Lord.
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Expect the best, but prepare for the worst. A balanced approach to achieve success and not being shocked by setbacks
I’m learning from Lagos, Nigeria
Very true sir,,,God’s thanks, I have made it part of me
Gos bless the prophet 🙌
Lagos, Nigeria
Planning towards set backs also keeps you at alert towards any misfortune in any aspect of your dealings. The risk towards loss is minimised so is the effort towards success maximised. Planning towards setbacks in most cases, makes your vasatile in your business profiting, ideas towards success and increase in your savings. Financially, it keeps you equipped with the right mindset of been prudent in your spending because of the rainy days.
GPC CYPRUS
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Hmmm today topic just showed an insight to the present situation of my dad, he does not prepare for setback so when it hits him he is affected badly
So with today’s teaching my eyes has been opened to know that I have to prepare for setback back always not like am wishing for it but for me have alternative so when setback set in I have another plan to tackle it
Not just looking at the opportunity in front of me I should also look at the things that might hinder the success of my work so I have to be prepared not to be meant unaware
Thank you sir
Hmmmmm, I learn this one sir…thank you my prophet sir for this great one…most times people think and see plan B or option B as one with little or no faith/trust…but going through this devotion makes it known to us that there’s always a need to plan ahead just incase your main plan doesn’t go as planned…
Thank you so much my prophet sir
Lagos, Nigeria
This has really helped me today and saved me from possible losses. Thank you Prophet of God for your counsel.
Prepare for the worst, expect the best. These are life teachings. Thank you.
GPC GLASGOW SCOTLAND
Best Preye
GPC Asaba
Now I’m convinced the Bible has solutions to every problem.. And I’ve also learnt that having a plan B is not being pessimistic, it’s planning ahead for every situation so that the Devil won’t see any loopholes to destroy your plan or Goals
Thank you lord for this revelation
And thank you my prophet for this knowledge.
you can minimize the impact of any setback and keep your project or business on track.
Lagos
Thank you lord for your word, give me the wisdom and understanding for foresight and to plan ahead in every area of my life.
Lagos Nigeria
Planning for setbacks is not pessimism but being prepared. Planning for setbacks is not you hoping things will go wrong but preparing for any eventuality. In other words, it is a smart move to consider.
O. G
Lagos Nigeria
Thank You LORD🙌🙌🙌
Most Often, We Get Carried Away By Our Achievements And Successes, That We Fail To Adequately Put In Place Proper Plans For Times When Things Might Go South Or Sideways. The Bible Speaks Of Times And Seasons, And Times For Setbacks Are Not Left Out At All…. It Is To Be Foreseen And Adequately Prepared For, So As To Mitigate Losses, And Also Still Be On Track Regardless Of The Effects Of The Setbacks, Because You Foresaw And Adequately Prepared For An Occasion Such As That, Glory Be To GOD, HALLELUJAH🙌🙇🙏
Thank You My Prophet Sir For Another Cup Of Divine Wisdom To Draw From Sir To Improve Our Lives🙏
C.P, Lagos, Nigeria🇳🇬
Thank you sir for this eye opening revelation
Thank you my Prophet Sir for this amazing wisdom today
I take this one again, that planning for setbacks is not about being pessimistic, it is about being prepared. By anticipating potential risks and developing contingency plans, you can minimize the impact of any setback and keep your project or business on track.
GPC Port Harcourt
Wow. Plan for setbacks. The more reason many people fall and never stand up is because of they do not plan for setbacks. Life can never be the way we want it, but we leave it in the best way we can. As a person with to accomplish you ought to always plan ahead so if things don’t go as planned you won’t regret so much. Lord Jesus help me with the wisdom to always remember to plan ahead in Jesus name Amen. Lagos Nigeria.
Kingsley
GPC Port Harcourt
Just as the saying; those who fails to plan, plans to fail, and I quote; those who fails to plan for failures or setback while mapping out their plans plans to fail bigger.. I learn so much from today’s devotional because I have had good plans and executed them without having a back up plan or without checking if it turns out the other way and they all end up not working out.. I choose to plan for setbacks from today in any decision am making
Wow
Planning for setback means to be prepared.
Having a plan ‘B’ /alternative approaches that I may adopt if things do not go according to plan.
Thank you my Prophet
Lagos, NG
My God!!
My daily study of the devotional opens my eyes to wisdom for daily living.
The need to plan for setbacks cannot be over emphasized. We must know that setbacks are a part of life and as such prepare to overcome as we journey through.
Gpc Asaba,Nigeria.
So plan ahead to either dodge it or look for suitable position to gage and pass through.
I can always set out strategies to eliminate my setbacks if I have the mindset to prepare for it in the first place.
Thank you sir for this message… A setback plan saves always.
Odunayo Christiana
GPC PORT HARCOURT
Osarobo Odaro
Currently on a project and trying to mirror it with these words. Really liberating and directional.
Unexpected incidents in our lives are actually allowed by God for a reason. It’s part of His divine plan for us to go through setbacks to redirect us to His ultimate plan for our life.
If our focus is on those events rather than the rationale behind them, Ooh yeah we miss the main point.
Father in the name of Jesus, give me the wisdom and foresight to pre-empt and adequately prepare for the unexpected, in the name of Jesus.
Amen 🙏
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Cet enseignement est une pépite de sagesse. Nous les chrétiens ne prévenons pas souvent les revers. Cet enseignement nous ouvre les yeux sur le fait de prévoir les revers ou des choses qui ne vont pas marcher. J’apprends ce matin et je prévois pour tous mes projets à venir. Merci Prophète de Dieu.
De GPC CALAVI, BENIN REPUBLIC 🇧🇯🇧🇯🇧🇯🇧🇯🇧🇯
Chinenye Blessing Nwawuru
Wow! I may have heard this from the circular world but this is the first time I’ve heard it from the altar! I mean from the christian perspective because it’s a topic that seems pessimistic and may make one perceived as being fearful and anticipate failure that may never be. Since this is coming from an authority who has lead multiple projects in the course of serving eternal purpose I will do well to imbibe it in my business system so as to minimize future losses.
Thank you my prophet sir.
CBN, Ikeja Lagos Nigeria.
Dcn Victor Ikomoni
GPC Abuja
Really Every obstacle is a blessing in disguise.
Having a proper Managerial board in Every project will give you an Edge in Executing it. This makes your thoughts Broader, seeing Areas which another person wouldn’t easily consider.