Listen, Filter, Follow God

*Just a thought:

People - good people - will come with all kinds of advice, thoughts, direction, desires, and even truth.  People in our church, other leaders, good friends, etc.  

So....

LISTEN:

First of all, it is SO important to RECEIVE information and help and advice, etc.  On this note, Brian turned me onto a GREAT blog yesterday by Craig Groschel's entitled "Signs of Immaturity" - WOW did I need to hear that!  We must realize that we don't and aren't even supposed to "know it all" - that's why we need each other.

And keep in mind.....

• If you love and take to heart what EVERYONE has to say - be careful, we can't be everyone or do what everyone wants us to do.
• If you are only listening to a select few (especially if they are alike or just like you) - be careful, there are other types of people in this world - that God uses.
• If you don't listen to anyone - be VERY careful - we are not meant to make it alone!

And after listening....

FILTER:

• Filter it through - the background, personality, journey, opinion, heart motive, and end result - of what is being said.
• Filter it through - WHO God has created and called you to be - you are not anyone else but you! 

At the end of the day....

FOLLOW GOD:

*Take what people say - LISTEN - FILTER it - and at the end of the day - FOLLOW GOD.