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Planning Like Nehemiah

DAY 5 OF 7

Planning Like Nehemiah|Step 5

Count the Cost

Nehemiah knew his project required the king’s resources, so he was prepared when the king asked him what he needed. Because of Nehemiah’s preparation, the king granted his requests.

In business, we want to consider the cost. If we do not, we will likely be embarrassed when we run out of money and supplies. 

In Luke 14:28 Jesus said, “For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if he has enough to complete it?”

If you’re developing a plan for your business, don’t forget to count the cost. It could save some embarrassment.

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Planning Like Nehemiah

Most would agree that planning is an important process to be used in our workplaces, but one that is often condensed or sometimes ignored. This 7-part series will examine how Nehemiah harnessed the discipline of planning to successfully rebuild Jerusalem’s walls. His practical and wise seven-step process is one that we can use today.

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