God will always give a burden before telling us what to do, e.g. Nehemiah. He will want us to see the lack of the people and feel for them before allowing us to act.
What we want to do may not be what is necessary. So before we waste our time, energy and resources, allow God to tell us what needs to be done. God knows best.
For the two years that I have been in the new place, mostly I felt disappointed. I felt that many things could have been done better. I thought that some people should have responded better and some should have work harder. I thought I saw what was lacking and I would use whatever I have to fill the gap.
I may have the skills to things right, but I was not doing the right things.
I simply wanted to change the way things are done, according to what I think is right.
I do not have a burden for the people. I just wanted to prove them wrong (or that I am right).
I thought I knew what was needed to do, until God showed me otherwise.
Me trying to do what I thought was right, was a waste of my time.
I cannot do the right things with the wrong heart attitude; things will not turn out right. I will not act right. I will not be able to give glory to God. I will not act in love. I will not achieve godly results.
I am still disappointed.
I still want to change how things are done.
But this time, with a right attitude. It is for God and for friends.
Thank you Jesus for correcting me.
