Background

I had a dream that I was captain of my soul
I was master of my fate, lost control, and then I sank
So I don't want to take the lead, 'cause I'm prone to make mistakes
All these folks who follow me, goin' end up in the wrong place
So just let me shadow you, just let me trace your lines...

- Background, Lecrae

Pastor Jae gave a message yesterday about John the Baptist, how he paved the way for Jesus in his heart and through his ministry. It was a sobering reminder that if we make paths towards ourselves and for our own glory, everything is meaningless. The life of John the Baptist and his declaration that he must decrease and Jesus must increase challenges me to examine my life. What is the direction of my relationships with people? What about my prayers? My Doctrine of the Church prof talked two weeks ago about how he sometimes challenges people when they pray. "Why? Why should we pray for healing?" Is it for God's glory?

Desiring to have the roads to Zion paved in my heart (Ps. 84). Asking the Holy Spirit to examine, reveal, and by his grace redirect.