Haggai 1:5-7

“⁵ Now therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts; Consider your ways.

⁶ Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages to put it into a bag with holes.

⁷ Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Consider your ways.”

Have you ever felt like you are working and working, but not getting anywhere. Do you feel you all of your effort is wasted?

If you find your self here, take a step back, stop moving, and just wait.

Take some time to consider your ways.

Consider is defined as think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision. think about and be drawn toward (a course of action).

Most of the time the frustration we feel with our situations is because we did not take the time to consider the situation fully. We moved before we allowed God to pull us in the direction we should go.

Patience is a virtue. It is an essential component to success. Yes success involves risk, but it is a calculated risk. Risk that is based on experience and research.

Most of the time, we move with out consideration, research, or communication with God. To continue to act without consideration is a breeding ground for frustration and failure.

So yes, take a step back. Ask God if your plan lines up with his plan for your life. If so, wait for him to draw you to a course of action. While you wait, prayerfully research and learn as much as you can. When you are pointed toward a God-inspired direction you will be better prepared to possess the land.

Be prepared to be obedient.

If you are not walking in obedience you will miss what God is trying to do with your life. God cannot work with a disobedient soldier. Your rebellion against the plan that God has for you will increase your frustration and poor decision making.

Consider your ways. There is a reason why you are having this Haggai experience. Find out why, repent, and walk in obedience.

Have a blessed week!