How many times do we forget this? We go off on our own to do this or that, but we don’t take the time to discern or pray about it first. We add the prayer after we’re on our way, “Lord, please bless me in this or that….” But we never made sure we were plugged in to His will at the beginning.
We have lots of dreams and aspirations, goals and desires. They may all be good, too. But just because you have the idea doesn’t mean it’s from God or that He wants it for you. We need to be centered in on God’s will above our own first - then our dreams and goals will align with His.
““I am the Vine, you are the branches. When you’re joined with me and I with youthe relation intimate and organic, the harvest is sure to be abundant. Separated, you can’t produce a thing. Anyone who separates from me is deadwood, gathered up and thrown on the bonfire. But if you make yourselves at home with me and my words are at home in you, you can be sure that whatever you ask will be listened to and acted upon. This is how my Father shows who he is—when you produce grapes, when you mature as my disciples.” John 15:5-8 MSG