Luke 15:
11 Jesus went on to say,
"There was once a man who had two sons.
12 The younger one said to him,
'Father, give me my share of the property now.'
So the man divided his property between his two sons.
13 After a few days the younger son sold his part of the property and left home with the money.
He went to a country far away, where he wasted his money in reckless living.
14 He spent everything he had. Then a severe famine spread over that country, and he was left without a thing.
15 So he went to work for one of the citizens of that country, who sent him out to his farm to take care of the pigs.
16 He wished he could fill himself with the bean pods the pigs ate, but no one gave him anything to eat.
(Good News Bible)

There are times in life when, like this young man, we believe firmly and with everything in us, that we are ready to launch out on our own and live out our dream - but we're completely wrong: we are not at all ready.

So how do I know whether what I believe so strongly, is accurate?
More than that, how do I know if my timing is right?

The only way to know, is to consider the following questions:
Am I in too much of a rush?
If so, why am I rushing?
Have I asked the advice and counsel of those who have my best interest at heart?
Have I taken their advice seriously?
If not, why not?

From what we read of this young man, he was in a great hurry to "live his dream". So much so, that he couldn't wait until the usual time of inheritance: when his father had died.
He had to have his inheritance NOW.
He had to leave home NOW.

We really need to ask why he was in such a rush. He certainly had no purposeful plans for his life.
All he wanted was to get out of home and waste his life living it up.

Prayer:
Gracious Father,
If I am in too much of a rush to get on with my life;
if I am in too much of a rush to seek counsel and advice from those who love me concerning my next step and future,
I ask that You cause me to slow down
and learn to love YOU with all my being,
and listen for Your direction.
Today, I refuse unseemly hurry to go out and do my own thing, regardless of what anyone says.
Today I submit myself to Your plans, purposes and life-vision for me,
in Jesus' mighty name,    Amen.

See you tomorrow, God willing,
so we can continue knowing the Lord together!
Meanwhile, have a great day walking with the Lord!