Your Way or the "High" Way

Adults sometimes act like toddlers trying to hammer square blocks into round holes. We set our goals, make plans accordingly, and then busy ourselves making them happen—even if our way is wrong. Forcing the desire of your heart into a place where it doesn’t belong can be exhausting. Although weary from the struggle, you continue forging ahead because you know what you want and will not settle for less. You may accomplish your task, but like a child’s misused and damaged toy, not without leaving something or someone marred, scarred, or broken along the way.

Confidence in what you’re doing is reasonable, but self-confidence can also be harmful. There are times you will know God’s will and confidently walk in it; other times, you will not: “A man’s heart deviseth his way, but the Lord directeth his steps (Proverbs 16:9). Approach those uncertain days thinking, If the Lord wills, I will do this or that. Otherwise, you are boasting about your plans and abilities, sometimes under the guise of God’s will. Such boasting is evil (James 4:15–16). Instead, ask and allow the Lord to direct your steps; He alone knows what tomorrow holds, and His way is always best. Your actions will honor God, bless others, and advance His kingdom work.