My Life is Not My Own

S. LORD, I know that people's lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps. Discipline me, LORD, but only in due measure— not in your anger, or you will reduce me to nothing. Jeremiah 10:23-24 (TNIV)

O. Jeremiah is clear in his mind that his life is not his own. God is the expert on him and his life, so Jeremiah trusts him to direct his steps.

A. My life is not my own. It is not for me to set up my calendar. It is not for me to determine how I spend my money. It is not for me to set the agenda for a meeting. It is not for me to shape my relationships. It is for me to follow Jesus' lead!

P. Lord, no one likes discipline when going through it. But Lord I am confident that it will be good. And I want to learn how to have you direct my steps. So teach me, discipline me, and care for me.

God Loves Me?

S. Come and listen, all you who fear God, let me tell you what he has done for me. I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue. If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened; but God had surely listened and heard my voice in prayer. praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love for me! Psalm 66:16-20

O. Despite my mouth, tongue, heart and attitude God is still going to love me:) God is good and just wants us!

A. I want to get past myself and listen to God's voice. today...despite me...I will serve God!

P. Please let me have confidence in you and your promises. I know that you love me, let me rest in you and be ok with that.