The Craving And The Cure: How To Align Your Dreams To God's DesiresSample

Day 3 - Verification - How do I know? 

Moses took the grievances of the people to the Lord and asked God to provide meat.  God gave them meat.  Meat was not what God desired for His people.  He gave them what they wanted and He gave it until they were sick of it.  Begging for meat was, “rejecting the Lord.”  

Sometimes the Lord says, yes and it grieves Him.  Sometimes He says no, and it ensures that our bigger promises are protected.  I never want an abundance of anything that takes me outside of God’s will.  

Heart Check: Think about your desires and cravings.  Do they draw you closer to the Lord or farther away from Him?  

Prayer:  God of love and mercy I want to know Your ways.  You are my standard and I want to verify every desire of my heart in the light of Your Word.  Lord forgive me for rejecting you in favor of temporary enjoyment and indulgence.  In Jesus’ name. Amen.