 Many eras in life result from an inability to sit still long enough to read what God has written. A man whose life was notoriously cluttered and confused asks that this epitaph be etched on his tombstone, organized at last. If you sometimes have trouble planning ahead for challenging situations, you may find Moses' example in today's reading very helpful. He greatly served Israel by giving the people clear directions and anticipation of a number of difficult situations. What can you learn from him? Take the matter of potentially sinful situations. Perhaps you have a child with disciplinary problems or a boss or fellow employee who irritates you. Why not think of a biblical, God-honoring response you can make the next time that situation arises? Make three columns on a sheet of paper and write down, one, the anticipated situation, two, your natural response, and three, your prayerful, intended response. Keep that sheet handy and with God's help, plan ahead to glorify him in the midst of a difficult situation.