- I cannot expect to win arguments with those who don't want to settle the argument, they just want to fight for the sake of fighting. (II Timothy 2:23)
- I cannot expect people to read my mind. (1 Cor. 14:8)
- I cannot possibly expect to have a complete and detailed plan from God that tells me exactly what His plans are for the next 20 years. (Psalm 119:105) - He doesn't promise to let us see years in advance, but He does promise to show us our next steps!
- I cannot expect to be a follower of Jesus and keep everyone around me happy at the same time. (Prov. 29:25)
- I cannot expect to stay the same and see progress. (Isaiah 43:18-19)
- I cannot expect to please God without taking steps of faith. (Hebrews 11:6)
- I cannot expect to hear God's voice if I am always running at an unsustainable pace! (Psalm 46:10)
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Seven Things I Cannot Expect as a Leader
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Oh man.. that 7th one is so me right now. During the first few minutes on Sunday when we were praying alone, I felt like God was just saying, "You haven't just rested in my presence in so long that you forgot what it felt like." It was really refreshing to just focus on absolutely nothing but Him sans distractions.
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