Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 1:20 PM Q: I went to a different church on Sunday, and they said that God has already planned your life for you. I don't think this is true. If it were, that would mean He already knows which non-believers are never going to accept Christ. Can you explain this?
A: Great question. I will try to answer this the best that I can, but remember, I'm a youth pastor, not a theology professor :) Get some coffee. This answer's gonna be a long one.
It's certainly true that God has a plan for our lives. Jeremiah 29:11 says "I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future." While this passage was originally directed toward a group of exiles, I believe it applies to pretty much anyone in the right context. Also it clearly shows that God has a plan for people's lives. Other verses that demonstrate that God has a specific plan laid out for us as individuals are:
