Reading 20: Exodus 32
Reading 21: Leviticus 26

As I reflect on the possibilities of ministry and chances for the future, I'm in constant reflection on whether or not we are "following God's lead". I think it's important to take time to check the direction of our efforts.

I do believe that we can be in the center of God's will, and experience difficulties, struggles, and conflict, the Leviticus passage says that obeying God's lead results in:

rain and fruition of crops
peace
fearlessness
victory over enemies
fruitful and increase in numbers
so many blessing, just keeps piling up
God will walk among you
you will walk with head held high

the contrast is:
life waste away
defeat
hard work with no results
constant hunger for 'more'
fearful hearts