So, you may be wondering, “Is it wrong to ask God about our future plans?” The answer is no. It’s okay to ask. Sometimes He’ll tell and sometimes He won’t. 

One thing is sure – a prerequisite to joining Him in kingdom assignments is a willingness to listen closely for His instructions. He will ask for more of our ears than our efforts. Jesus did so with the disciples when He called them to be with Him before He sent them (Mark 3:14), and He will do so with us.

He knows we must follow Him so we can lead others to Him. He knows we must listen to His whispers of love if we are to tell others of His affection. For it is when we obey Him that we show submission to His leadership and His purposes are accomplished in our lives. It is when we live in the hear and now that we discover the “bigger” thing - the most important assignment we’ll ever have - to know Him and become like Him as we allow Him to live His life through us.

Tomorrow we’ll look at some practical ways we can “hear” his voice and obey in the little things as we grow faithful and available for the bigger things He may have for us.

My Prayer for Today:

Father, I confess that I have selective hearing. Many times, I don’t even ask what You are thinking about my plans and choices. When I do, it’s often because I am desperate and need wisdom for a big decision. Then I get frustrated because I don’t know what you are telling me. Could it be I have a hard time hearing you because I have grown unfamiliar with Your voice? Today, I lean in to listen. I ask that You would make my ears attentive and my heart willing to live in the hear and now.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Application Steps:

Take time to quiet your heart and your thoughts right now. Be still and acknowledge that He is God and you are not. Tell Him your desires for today and then ask Him to show you His. Give Him permission to interrupt your thoughts and agenda and lead you in a different direction if He wants to. Get ready for a day filled with adventure and companionship as you walk hand-in-hand with your Maker.