UnGodly Expectations

I was reading in Matthew chapter 11 the other day, and it was talking about being open to God's plan, even when it doesn't meet your expectations. I began to think about what expectations I place on God. It hurt me to think I even have the audacity to place expectations on God. I know we all do it, but by no means does that make it right. It caused me to take a look inside myself and let go of some of those expectations I have placed on Him. 

I had expectations about moving to Haiti. Maybe that is why it has been so hard because I have placed expectations on living in this place that weren't set by God. I need to examine my life more fully to make sure my expectations are lined up with his and are not simply my own. I need to be more like Jesus and less like myself. To be honest, I don't even like myself. I really only like who I am in Jesus! 

I don't want to reject Jesus or His call for my life because I place expectations on things that aren't going to happen because they are not in His plan. Yeah, yeah I know...many of you say, you are living out your call; you moved to Haiti! But God's call is much more than going. There are struggles here and everywhere we face. Satan tries to attack us and keep us from living out God's plan. So we all need to be careful and check what unrealistic and unGodly expectations we have set. 

I want to stop rejecting Jesus and turning the other way and let Him lead. It is so much easier when we do it that way anyway. Hoping to encourage some of you out there. Any feedback is welcome too!

Brittany