I believe that we are in the VERY last days.  And...

I work in finance for my church.  I help develop the yearly budget.  We are finalizing the numbers for our 2013 budget, to be implemented in January.  I believe that we (or at least many of us) might not be here to vote on this budget proposal, let alone to actually implement it...but that does not prevent me from giving my best effort to deliver a good product to our congregation...

As for my personal life, I have done some short-term and long-term planning, as well.  I have a current budget.  I also have made projections based upon my investment strategies.  None of that may actually pan out, depending upon the unknown future economy, but if I'm raptured, I won't care.     

Yes, I participate in future planning, not only in my church, but also in my personal life...knowing that time is short.  Frankly, I think this honors God...as long as I am following biblical principles as I live my everyday life.

In short, I can be a watcher, anticipating my redemption, even as I plan for a future here on earth.  Yes, I can do both...all the while, being squarely in the center of God's will.

Lynn