More on Obedience!

Check out Leviticus 9:1 - 10:3.

Why do I "do" what I do? Is it personal obedience to the calling on my life and personal direction from the Lord? Or is it simply because it "worked" for someone else? Or for the approval of someone else? Or is it maybe just ritualism... or even worse... legalism? Whoa! Is God the same yesterday, today and forever? Does He take our "going out on our own" any less seriously now than He did then? The consequences may look a little different or come a little later down the road... but none-the-less, equally destructive. How can I KNOW what it is that He wants ME (personally) to do? A personal relationship with Him!!! Everyday learning more about Him through His word and then one-on-one personal, still, quiet time listening to what He has to say to me. Prayer is not just about me lifting up my "wish-list" to Him. Its about listening.... and then... obeying.

Oh, Sweet Lord!
I want to hear Your Voice and personal direction for me. May I only step on the pavers You lay ahead of me. May I know Your Voice so well that even the slightest whisper would be my Guide - allowing me to stay within the parameters of Your plan for me!
I love You, too!
J