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Proverbs 16:9 (NKJV)
9 A man's heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.

It does no good to possess a map, GPS, destination references, or means of getting there if there is no desire, dream, or desire to get off the couch and go somewhere. Without a heart to take the steps and experience the journey, no amount of instruction on how to do so will be effective in the least. However, when hope comes alive in a heart that comes alive with vision for what lies beyond what is comfortable and known, there will be a pattern developed of preparing for the adventure. 

As great as God's plans and purposes are for our lives, they will never be forced upon us. Without a heart of desire that is moved to take action, He will never have anything to work with. But, when we begin to hang out with the One who is all about pressing the boundaries and discovering/forming new places, it will no longer be possible to be satisfied with what used to be enough. The heart will be driven to see itself rising and venturing out, and it is then that the Father will ensure that the steps of those who love Him are secure and ever-effectively advancing to those desired destinations. He will not force us to set about planning, but when we do, in His presence, there will be ability, wisdom, and provision to arrive in the best of form. 

Meditation

Fasting:
"Knowing Christ is far greater to me than anything else in my life. In order to know Him more, I consider those other things to be garbage that is easily cast away and disposed of.
Philippians 3:8


Praise:
"From the rising of the sun until it goes down, I will consider and praise the name of the Lord – the holiness and incredible works that are His reputation."
Psalm 113:3

Identity:
"In Christ I am freed completely from all condemnation as I walk in the Spirit and not in the flesh."
Romans 8:1


Understanding:
"As I am disciplined to what the Word says for my life, the truth is revealed to me and I live in its freedom."
John 8:31-32
 

Wholeness:
"The Word of God that I keep before my eyes and in my heart is life and complete health to all my flesh."
Proverbs 4:21-22
 

Provision:
"I set my heart and life to seek the things of God first, trusting Him to provide all my needs."
Matthew 6:31-33

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