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BEING

You had it all planned out – the way life was going to be.  But something unexpected happened on the way.  Life happened.  You set out to perform and get results.  Win the prize.  Instead, hardships came, detours happened, and your master plan got derailed.

Or did it?

 What if your master plan was never supposed to be your plan, but rather, the Father’s?  What if God’s plan for your life wasn’t about your material success, or fame and fortune and comfort, but rather, a more perfect plan of intimacy with Him and growth in character?  Not your plan “A” or even a backup plan “B” – but a better plan for wholeness and wellness. A Plan Be. 

The Mission of Plan Be is to awaken us to the beautiful plan God has for our lives – not one of striving and stress, but one of surrender to Him and a peaceful “active rest” in serving Him and others on this journey we call life.  Through the guidance of seven “Be” Attitudes, we focus on intimacy with Jesus during our quiet time, and through journaling and prayer develop faith in His ways and the courage to take His heart into the world.

BEACON

YOUR BEACON: PLAN BE SUMMARY

The following is a summary of the practical behaviors form the book that can be taken as you spend time with the Lord each day.

BREATHE 

  • Find a comfortable, quiet place to sit.
  • Invite Jesus into your heart.
  • Take a deep breath in (allow your stomach to expand).
  • Let a deep breath out (stomach contracts).
  • Repeat three times.
  • If you have time, continue but in a slower, smoother fashion for two more minutes.

BE STILL 

  • As you sit quietly, pray, “I am here Lord. I am listening.”
  • Simply remain silent. Allow His Spirit to guide you.
  • Re-center with a sacred word if needed (e.g., “peace”).

BELOVED

  • God is love. Continue in quiet meditation, reminding yourself of God’s deep, infinite love for you.
  • Contemplate whom you’ll serve in love today, and how.

BELIEVE

  • Time for a Bible verse! Read one. Write it down.
  • Contemplate it. Study it. Commit it to memory.
  • Pray over this verse for insight and how to apply it.

BEAM

  • Envision the light of Christ shining on you, through you.
  • Allow His light to expose the dark thoughts and feelings of your heart. Repent of them.
  • Release to Jesus any wrongs made against you.
  • Envision your whole being flooded with light.
  • Thank God for renewing you. Shine His light to others!

BE JOYFUL

  • Write down at least one thing you are thankful for and one prayer.
  • Think of whom you can be a joy-giver to today and write down what you’ll do for that person.

BEHOLD

  • Resolve to face this day with eyes and heart wide open, with curiosity and a sense of wonder. God says, “Behold! I am doing a new thing!” (Isaiah 43:19, ESV).
  • Enter situations anticipating God at work. Write down your observations.
  • Review the past beholding moments. Look for connections.

About Me

Denny Hanrahan has been a believer in Christ for more than four decades and has navigated management in the business world for over 25 years through many trials and triumphs, diligently seeking answers from the Lord on how best to live and lead. Years of “thinking through his pen,” resulting in stacks of journals, led to his desire to share the peace and joy he learned in them with others.

Denny’s passion for God’s Word and his pursuit of greater intimacy with Him led to the creation of this work and Plan Be Life, LLC, whose mission is to cultivate a spirit of “Being before Doing” and “Success through Surrender.” Denny has been married to his wife, Jill, since 1987, and has two adult children, John, and Georgia. They currently reside in the great state of Texas.

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