When did I inquire of the Lord regarding my current expedition or exposition?  Is my embark according to God’s direction and timing or have I set out on a self-determined venture?  I am fearful of shore’s lost sight?  Do I wake in frightful dreams of night?  What is my destination or expectation?  Is it fed by open ended desire of wealth, health and splendor or is it’s success entirely dependent upon Kingdom growth or the exultation of His Mighty Name?  Do I want things to work out and am I taking the ordered and numbered steps to achieve my objectives or have I turned it over to God to his subsequent leading, provision and outcome?

How many Bible heroes suffered from the same frail preparation?  My ideas are golden, the shiny bright trophies of a prideful, lust expectant mind.  How then would I ever depart footing firmly upon the Rock of Ages to venture onto a path of ill determined footing?  How then may I fulfill my own plans and God’s in tandem?  Is that possible, improbable or absolutely fool hardy?  I will leave that to your inquiring mind, for I know that I may believe myself the keeper of all understanding but know the truth of my own foolish heart.  Yes, I will certainly be pleased and surprised that an idea of my own making came to fruition and matched the desires of God for my life, but seeing my history, I really am not confident of holding my breath that long.

Christ lives in me.  How then is it possible to make decisions based upon my own fleshly understanding inconsistent with obedience to that indwelling Spirit?  It is easy.  It is called disobedience or lack of wisdom and personally I don’t do it as much as I used to but my willingness to depart from God’s Will still confounds me and repeatedly produces disastrous result.  Temptation calls, that is its nature.  To walk among the weeds and be unconscious of the insects and animals within is idiocy.  Why then would I go into this world, itself replete with every measure of enticement, siren and sabotage without consideration for my welfare?  Again it is conscious disobedience and service to the idol of Self to pursue my own plans without the consultation, advice and consent of Almighty God.  He is my surety, safety and provision.  Would I or I should I ever consider taking one step without that discussion.  Emphatically, NOT.

Lord God, keep me humble and aware of my surroundings.  Never let me venture outside of your will, direction or plan.  Keep me within me and take from me this desirous flesh.  In Jesus Name I pray for all of you this very moment.