From "Forgotten God" by Francis Chan
I think a lot of us need to forget about God's will for my life. God cares more about our response to His Spirit's leading today, in this moment, than about what we intend to do next year. In fact, the decisions we make next year will be profoundly affected by the degree to which we submit to the Spriti right now, in today's decisions. It is easy to use the phrase "God's will for my life" as an excuse for inaction or even disobedience. It's much less demanding to think about God's will for your future than it is to ask Him what He wants you to do in the next ten minutes. It's safer to commit to following Him someday instead of this day.
Personally, I'm a 5 year plan kind of gal. I like to do lists, goals, action plans. Many a time God's thrown me a curve ball in my 5 yr plan!! But, I'd sure rather walk in obedience, live on the edge, grow and experience the Spirit's leading rather than follow MY plan :)
He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8
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